Example Sentences

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The Goodman family has been milking cows in Wisconsin since 1889.

From The Guardian • Feb. 23, 2020

Ayers’ apparent lies are bizarre and brazen, and they make for great TV; Bravo has been milking the drama for all it’s worth.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2015

To that end, Netflix has been milking the cash cow appropriately and will put it to pasture when it sees the timing as optimal.

From Forbes • Oct. 15, 2014