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Beshear said his administration has shepherded the progress, working with the neighboring states on those bridge projects.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

At Bard, Lester has shepherded an impressive series of audience pleasers.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Although the coalition government has shepherded Spain out of the COVID-19 pandemic, made the economy among the fastest growing in the EU and introduced several ground-breaking laws, something was sorely lacking.

From Washington Times • May 29, 2023

“But yes, she has always risen to the occasion and has shepherded through this Congress transformational legislation.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2022

It has shepherded some small flocks of cloud afield and folded others. 

From The Rhythm of Life by Meynell, Alice Christiana Thompson