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The old government program has become a sacred cow.
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In the movie, Leslie is eager to tip some sacred cows.
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Chris Vognar, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
But that isn’t quite right: The 2024 version of Silent Hill 2 is a subtle, thoughtful reimagining of one of gaming’s true sacred cows.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The meaning of the ick is different to everyone, and its amorphous nature makes for a softer work from Kahn, who has a penchant for taking on sacred cows.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
Prohibitions on pay-for-play are the NCAA’s sacred cow.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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Chris Vognar, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
But that isn’t quite right: The 2024 version of Silent Hill 2 is a subtle, thoughtful reimagining of one of gaming’s true sacred cows.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The meaning of the ick is different to everyone, and its amorphous nature makes for a softer work from Kahn, who has a penchant for taking on sacred cows.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
Prohibitions on pay-for-play are the NCAA’s sacred cow.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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“Sacred cow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacred%20cow. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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