Example Sentences

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At Kurlender's farm, work has continued largely as normal, with dozens of cows lining up to be milked at midday.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Some of them—say, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino’s 2012 motorcycle crash with a female employee–even get milked for comic relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

Every Lions supporter must have been expecting a drop goal or a milked penalty, a three-pointer to win the series.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

He said his cows are meticulously cleaned before they are milked.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024

Violet was crankier than ever as I milked her that night.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson