cow
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As a boy Mr. Ryan had his own cow and fed it by hand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"You go and spend a couple of thousand pounds and you double, or triple, your money. It's absolutely a cash cow," he said.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
The Appalachian springsnail is basically a tiny aquatic cow that mows over algae and other organic matter, sucking them up and extracting whatever nutrients it can.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
For decades, China was a cash cow for many legacy brands, requiring minimal investment and offering huge gains.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
Woo climbs onto the gigantic cow and rubs Flo’s snout—it seems like he’s made a friend.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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