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have milked

  • present perfect of milk.

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It quoted experts saying a recession could prompt more newspaper shutdowns, including by hedge funds that have milked what they can from chains.

From Seattle Times Nov. 10, 2022

They make enough money to hire skilled professionals, and they don’t stop until they have milked every advantage they can.

From Encyclopedia.com Mar. 21, 2018

Story arcs that other series might have milked for an entire season were gutted of filler and condensed to three-episode mainlines.

From The Guardian Mar. 11, 2017

Greek yogurt makers have milked the success of the Chobani brand.

From Forbes Jun. 3, 2014

"There, cousins," he said, "dismiss it all from your minds and be comforted. Here is water and there is grass. You shall have a hot mash when I have milked my other cousins, the goats."

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis