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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Berger expertly milks that anticipation, then nails several artfully heated and lively climaxes.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Karmo Tso, a young nomadic woman, milks a yak and prepares a traditional breakfast of yak butter tea, a salty, broth-like drink.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Netflix sure is milking Mel & Jack’s upcoming nuptials in its promo campaign for Season 6, set against the backdrop of the couple’s spring wedding season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
There also were wives who, for instance, operated the family shop, milked the cows for the local market, or managed the tenants for the family boarding house.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Karmo Tso, a young nomadic woman, milks a yak and prepares a traditional breakfast of yak butter tea, a salty, broth-like drink.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
Netflix sure is milking Mel & Jack’s upcoming nuptials in its promo campaign for Season 6, set against the backdrop of the couple’s spring wedding season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
There also were wives who, for instance, operated the family shop, milked the cows for the local market, or managed the tenants for the family boarding house.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
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Republicans are in a heated internal conversation on whether to use one — or two — legislative vehicles to implement Trump's immigration and tax reform policies.Marc Caputo, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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This is not the first time that Bad Bunny has used his platform to elevate political messaging.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Security Experts Speak Out About The Latest PayPal Attacks A number of security professionals have now spoken out about the latest attack methodology being exploited by these PayPal threat actors.Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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The reason: The Chargers are strong in the areas the Chiefs typically like to exploit.Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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Saturday afternoon, officers responded to a call reporting a coyote pup being abused in the 10800 block of South Sacramento Avenue by three males, Chicago police said, Officers discovered a dead pup on private property and the coyote was removed..Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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In other words, the steadfast commitment to celebrating diversity meant allowing Pakistani men to abuse white girls without consequence.The Editors, National Review, 14 Jan. 2025
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These are just a few examples of community engagement, which businesses can leverage for mutual benefit and impact.Lis Anderson, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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By leveraging his media platforms, Rock has demonstrated how strategic storytelling can create cultural movements and shift perspectives.Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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The raptors’ behavior underscores the complex relationship between fire and wildlife, revealing how some species adapt and even manipulate their surroundings to thrive.Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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China can gather data on Americans or manipulate the content on TikTok to shape U.S. opinion, the government argues.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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During the trial, charges of pimping a minor older than 17, human trafficking, pimping and pandering were dismissed along with sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun.City News Service, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
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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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“Milk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milk. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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