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shepherds

  • plural
    of shepherd.
    shepherd
    noun
    a person who herds, tends, and guards sheep.
  • present tense form
    of shepherd (3rd person singular).
    shepherd
    noun
    a person who herds, tends, and guards sheep.

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Romanian shepherds also protested in front of the government earlier this year at the end of July.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

The pope shepherds a flock of some 1.4 billion global Catholics, so his words naturally command attention and interest.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

Streaming series creator Jon Favreau shepherds his hit into an enjoyable if inessential summer popcorn movie loaded with the creatures you’re looking for.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

Back in al-Mughayyir, settlers have already pushed Bedouin shepherds off their land nearby.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

When we come home, Adria and I will change into shorts and race around the house with our four German shepherds, whose doggie beds are lined up in the hallway right outside my bedroom door.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles