hogging

Example Sentences

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OpenAI and its chief-executive-slash-showman Sam Altman have been hogging the AI spotlight lately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

He worried that a data center would destroy his peace and quiet, bringing noise and light pollution and hogging the area’s water and electricity.

From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025

Self-described haters say entitled cabana crews are hogging public space and disrespecting other beachgoers.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

All that open space created by Toia’s block hogging has benefited teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

“It sounds awesome if it means you’ll stop hogging the whole table with your stuff,” I say, plunking my bowl down in the one tiny space free of paper.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali