hogging
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
She’s not a diva belting out choruses and taking up space—instead, she sometimes seems like a master of ceremonies, someone hosting the party rather than hogging the spotlight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
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
Starbucks's in South Korea move echoes sentiment in cafes across the world, including in England where some coffee shops have introduced policies aimed at stopping remote workers from "hogging" tables and limiting turnover.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2025
All that open space created by Toia’s block hogging has benefited teammates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2024
The two of them made quite a pair, hogging the wet bar and loudly sharing their uninformed opinions with anyone within earshot.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
