hoggishness

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Noun
  • There was some blowback to Walmart’s announcement, with some of President Donald Trump’s most ardent supporters accusing the company of greed and using tariffs as an excuse.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
  • That move was derided as an example of the N.F.L.’s bottomless greed and willingness to abandon fans and their city in search of more money.
    Ken Belson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Soueif resumed her full hunger strike earlier this week.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
  • On July 11, 2022, Panahi was arrested and would not be released until February 2023, after a hunger strike.
    Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • What was interesting was how, even after a 12-hour fast, even after blacking out, my glucose levels never came back as low.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 30 May 2025
  • With summer fast approaching and most of us spending much more time in the sun, any reminder to wear sunscreen is a good one – but especially if a 17-time WWE world champion tells you to.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Whether exploring gluttony and sin (Pirates of the Caribbean), the impermanence of life (Haunted Mansion) or perseverance in hard work (Snow White’s Enchanted Wish), Disneyland finds delight in the messiness of life.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
  • Speaking of prizes, diners who finish a whole Slinger get honored with a certificate on the wall immortalizing their gluttony forever.
    Monica Eng, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Aid groups have warned of famine and say the aid that has come in is nowhere near enough to meet mounting needs.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
  • After more than two months without aid entering Gaza, raising the risk of famine for millions of people, some aid trucks have begun entering the territory in the past few days.
    Kerem Inal, ABC News, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • That means there’s potentially double the enjoyment for those with a sweet tooth in Parker.
    Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
  • The vibe: This baker's bread is buttered by special orders and wedding cakes, but the retail shop is a solid stop for a sweet tooth. Stop by: 9am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday at 121 W. Elm Street in Rogers.
    Worth Sparkman, Axios, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • Their admirably robust menu indulges coastal cravings via seasonal oysters and Gulf shrimp while appeasing land lovers with steakhouse favorites and handmade pastas.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • In particular, the drugs can boost insulin sensitivity (in part by slowing the passage of food in the GI tract) and act on parts of the brain that influence appetite and cravings, all of which can reduce that never-quite-full feeling common in folks with PCOS.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 20 May 2025
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“Hoggishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoggishness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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