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
Coach Ryan Day may have found a bell cow after splitting carries among Henderson and a couple others in the first two games.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2021
Owner Mike Brown called him the team’s "bell cow."
From Fox News ● Apr. 24, 2021
The bell cow threw up her head and with a loud, echoing bellow started to follow her.
From Lisbeth Longfrock by Poulsson, Laura E. (Laura Elizabeth)
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