- present participle of hog.
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
The other players can’t get into any rhythm because it’s either LeBron or AD hogging the ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2024
Because I couldn’t believe he was hogging her in death, just like he had in life.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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