cow

Example Sentences

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She says the outbreak of BSE, or mad cow disease, that affected beef in the 1990s was more worrying because it could affect humans.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

A study published in Current Biology reports the first documented case of tool use in a pet cow, suggesting that cattle may be far more cognitively capable than previously believed.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

“This has been a cash cow for the U.S. international oil companies,” said Jim Krane, an energy specialist at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy in Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Every passing vehicle had to be sprayed with a chemical solution to stop the spread of the virus, which can remain up to six months in cow dung.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

She carefully looked over the herd, making sure each cow was happy and healthy.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown