bell cow
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bell cow
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Without their bell cow, Minnesota saw three running backs and quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis get between 10 and 15 carries apiece.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
He showed he could be the bell cow of the explosive Buckeyes offense, whether he gets the chance again or not.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
Smith has been Baylor’s bell cow, and he is a reflection of Aranda’s ability to take a roster that isn’t loaded with four- and five-star players and get the pieces in the right places.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2021
The offensive line was better, and coach Ryan Day may have found a bell cow after splitting carries among Henderson and a couple others in the first two games.
From Fox News ● Sep. 18, 2021
The bell cow led the procession all the way up to the Wood-nymph, who stood on the boulder at the top of the mountain.
From The Wonderful Adventures of Nils by Velma Swanston Howard
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