pig

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Lopez Aliaga, a Christian nationalist widely known as "Porky" over his self-professed resemblance to rotund cartoon character Porky Pig, campaigned as a hardliner on crime and migration.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Pig and poultry prices also increased, supported by seasonal demand in the EU and strong buying interest from several African markets, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The American Mini Pig Association derides the use of terms like “teacup” as misleading and discourages promises of adult pigs under 75 pounds in its code of ethics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The National Pig Association said it would be "following the next steps closely" on farrowing crates and was itself looking towards more flexible systems.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

“If you’re one of them, you should say we, not they. Has anyone seen Pretty Pig? Inkpots said he’d ask after her. Or Crunch, has there been word of Crunch?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin