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Herts

British  
/ hɑːts /

abbreviation

  1. Hertfordshire

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Herds of rampaging wildebeest have looked less awe-inspiring as these fans have for weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Herds of elephants, bison, and aurochs roamed freely.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

Herds, which can range from a few dozen bison up to hundreds, freely roam over Yellowstone and into some nearby areas of Montana.

From New York Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Herds of cows and fearsome-looking long-horned Ankole cattle make frequent trips through the outfield looking for places to graze — and leaving behind cow pies that make diving catches treacherous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

Herds of elephants go inside Kitum Cave at night to obtain minerals and salts.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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