cash cow

Example Sentences

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Fair play to all the countries that are going, everyone will enjoy it, but football at this level is now being used as a cash cow.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

All of this contributes to churn, which has made streaming companies a lesser cash cow than the cable setup of old.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

For decades, China was a cash cow for many legacy brands, requiring minimal investment and offering huge gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

The property is clearly no one’s home but a cash cow, turned over every few days or weeks for new arrivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

“But this business of his is a cash cow, I’m telling you. Listen. This is how I got it figured ...” What luck!

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen