The new owners 'hived off' the best parts of the company to another part of their corporate empire.
The house was a 'hive of activity' as we prepared for the party.
They 'hived off' the youngest campers into another room.
(..) I find it slimming. Not that I've had problems with the ladies. When you get down to... Nice sled, very swank. Heated seats? Sometimes I get hives. Frank! Bring your head in this window before I roll it up in there. Got it. Frank! (..)2002 Men in Black II