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are milking

  • present progressive of milk.

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Bean to Kohl’s KSS -3.23%decrease; red down pointing triangle are milking the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

“I am really concerned about the people who are looking after affected cattle because I've heard of really high levels of virus in the milk and people are milking these animals twice a day.”

From Science Magazine Apr. 1, 2024

"Things are just out of control. People are milking the system," he said, adding that he expects even more aggressive accounting and fraud in 2023.

From Reuters Dec. 16, 2022

When the Rams are milking a fourth-quarter lead, the Akers/Michel duo will be pounding away at the soft middle of the Cincinnati defense.

From Fox News Feb. 11, 2022

"It is to keep our gowns clean, Louis, when we are milking and scrubbing, and doing all sorts of household duties," said Catharine.

From Canadian Crusoes by Traill, Catharine Parr Strickland