Herts
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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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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