as in to use
to take unfair advantage of
unscrupulous people trying to milk the welfare system for all it's worth
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This is one crushing death scene, in part because the cause of his death was so grimly foolish, and the actor milks it for every drop of pathos.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 14 July 2024
In an email, the USDA said the virus is being transmitted through contact with objects, such as milking equipment or people’s clothes or vehicles and farm equipment, that have come into contact with infected cattle.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
According to Payne, at UC Davis, a typical dairy cow milks for about nine months.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The mingling of animals, people and equipment at 4-H competitions, milking demonstrations and petting farms creates the conditions for potential transmission to humans.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 31 July 2024
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 14 July 2024
In an email, the USDA said the virus is being transmitted through contact with objects, such as milking equipment or people’s clothes or vehicles and farm equipment, that have come into contact with infected cattle.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
According to Payne, at UC Davis, a typical dairy cow milks for about nine months.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The mingling of animals, people and equipment at 4-H competitions, milking demonstrations and petting farms creates the conditions for potential transmission to humans.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 31 July 2024
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One bird tutor was then released into each group, so that the flock mates could learn to use one solution over another.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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The groups’ American Electorate Voter Poll — using a larger Latino sample and additional techniques for polling Hispanics — flipped that outcome, with Harris winning 56% of Latino men to Trump’s 43%.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Instead, the Trump Organization was quick to exploit its boss’s time as president, a practice that has continued for years now.Zach Everson, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the moon and Neptune clash, someone seeks to exploit your altruism!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into Corning for possibly abusing its market dominance in supplying its protective glass to electronics vendors.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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In her old home, Sasha was abused and could not walk or clean herself properly.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The company remains committed to navigating these challenges by leveraging its AI capabilities and strategic partnerships to drive growth and improve financial performance.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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Here’s what happens if the recall results hold Supporters say this amendment would allow the city to leverage the best talent from the city’s diverse community.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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For another, the sheer number of disparate state and local jurisdictions that would need to be manipulated makes any attempt to steal an election much harder.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Would a small child be able to manipulate controls, turn the machine on, skip tracks, or otherwise program the device without an adult’s help?Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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Two suits against Tim Ballard have already been dismissed and a third is headlined by a woman convicted of pimping minor children.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
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The plea deal resolves a case that has been hanging in the balance since 2018, when the pair were arrested and charged in a 20-count criminal complaint, accusing them of pimping, pandering, money laundering and conspiracy to commit a felony.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milk. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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