hog

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Geological Survey External link flags thermoelectric power as the biggest water hog.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

U.S. cattle ranchers and hog farmers have spent months bracing for the screwworm—which is spread by flies laying eggs in open wounds of warm-blooded animals—to cross the U.S.-Mexico border.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

China is the world’s largest soybean importer, relying heavily on imports to feed its massive hog and poultry industries.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Andy initially thought he was dealing with a baby hog - but as it came to the surface he realised it was in fact a chunky adult male.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

And Colin thought: Because like say I tell someone about my feral hog hunt.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green