bell cow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bell cow
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Miles Sanders over 13.5 rushing attempts: Sanders was the bell cow for the Eagles all season, averaging 15.2 rush attempts per game, and he had 205 more than any other running back.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023
Gibson, last year’s bell cow, is still big for a running back at 6 feet, but he doesn’t run with the same sort of bulldozer style that Robinson is known for.
From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2022
Though Davis’ 10 rushing touchdowns leads the Pac-12, UW noticeably lacks a bell cow back.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2022
Owner Mike Brown called him the team’s "bell cow."
From Fox News • Apr. 24, 2021
When Kjersti herself appeared on the scene, after the girls had begun milking, and talked to the cows and patted the neck of the bell cow, the creatures at once realized what day it was.
From Lisbeth Longfrock by Poulsson, Laura E. (Laura Elizabeth)
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