hogged

past tense of hog

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Verb
  • In colonial India, the British monopolized the sale of salt, making this basic necessity unaffordable for many.
    Zehra Jumabhoy, Artforum, 25 June 2026
  • The federal government and dozens of states initially filed an antitrust complaint against Live Nation in 2024, alleging that the company had monopolized the live entertainment industry by controlling ticketing, concert booking, venues and promotions.
    Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • But while the creative component has consumed the conversation around AI in advertising, the most lucrative changes from AI are likely on the other end of the process — where the technology is disrupting how people buy the products advertisers want to sell.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 June 2026
  • As long as billions of dollars are consumed by obligations from decades past, taxpayers will keep spending more while students see less of the benefit.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • If a potential friend is engrossed with a particular podcast or TV show, take their bid and check it out.
    Anna Goldfarb, CNBC, 20 May 2026
  • The supplemental budget was engrossed into law on March 18.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
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“Hogged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hogged. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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