Example Sentences

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While Norwegian Haaland's remarkable scoring feats in this campaign - 27 now for club and country - have hogged the headlines, Foden is a key part of that "talent up front".

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Four programs — Alabama, Clemson, Ohio State and Oklahoma — have hogged 20 of the 28 playoff berths, with at least four each.

From Washington Post • Dec. 31, 2020

In a league where seasons last only 16 games and playoff spots are limited, the Patriots have hogged far more than their fair share of success.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2020

Boomers have hogged the spotlight and taken heat for years, been blamed and lauded for just about everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2019

The horses are small and compact, like those on the frieze of Parthenon, and have hogged manes.—Purchased from Sir W. Hamilton, 1772.

From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.