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to take unfair advantage of
unscrupulous people trying to milk the welfare system for all it's worth
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Recent Examples of milks
With Australia’s Queensland coast standing in the Amazon, Gormican skillfully milks the inherent humor in the situation while also not letting the horror aspects of the original film overtake this one, at least not enough to threaten a PG-13 rating.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for milks
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Kaley’s case also uses a novel approach.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Malware often abuses them to take control of your device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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As a child, Heathcliff’s main tormenter is Cathy’s brother, Hindley, who physically abuses Heathcliff and forces him to work in the stables as a servant.—
Becky Little,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the regime shamelessly exploits international sporting events to legitimize itself and whitewash its crimes.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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For Abercrombie & Fitch, fraud often exploits early refund programs and customer service escalation, according to Rob Sondergaard, the apparel retailer’s senior director of returns, fraud and abuse.—
Peter Sadera,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Just like Rodgers did a decade earlier, Prescott manipulates the flat defender (circled in red) and hits CeeDee Lamb in stride just behind the linebacker.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the process, the robot simultaneously navigates, avoids obstacles, and manipulates objects without human guidance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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CreateMe’s MeRA platform—an acronym of Modular-engineering Robotic Assembly—leverages robotics to maneuver fabrics through the manufacturing process.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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In cooler climates, planting tulips in the fall leverages the natural 10- to 14-week cold period the bulbs need to flower.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Milks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milks. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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