Example Sentences
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In Spain, fritter-like buñuelos showed up with the Moors, and by some reports, churros were a Chinese idea that was later dragged through molten chocolate by hungry Madrileños or wandering shepherds or both.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2026
The decision turned on a technicality: Police demanded the surrender of four German shepherds; the disputed dogs are, in fact, one Dutch shepherd and three Belgian Malinois.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
His wife, Julia Pierrat, 58, shepherds Marc, 59, through meals and naptime, ensures he is clean and comfortable, gently offers names and words he can’t find himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
The journey took hours of driving up narrow, bumpy roads, in an area where there are few signs of inhabitation apart from a handful of farmers and shepherds.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
The rest of us were either putting on the silly robes and towels to make us look like shepherds, or wandering around the stage.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
