golden goose

Example Sentences

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“LA turned its back on Hollywood — now the golden goose needs CPR,” he wrote on his Substack.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Magyar has mapped a balanced approach toward the Chinese golden goose.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

SpaceX has long been considered a golden goose by IPO bankers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Louise MacLean, of the Scottish Hospitality Group, described tourism as the country's "golden goose" and expressed concern that the loss of iCentres would cut off those who were not digital savvy.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

“Wasn’t the golden goose locked up in a cage?”

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste