Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

They include tanker owner AET, which commissioned batteries for a vessel that will shepherd bigger ships into the Gulf of Mexico, which the U.S. now calls the Gulf of America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Near the town of Vidangoz, the sheep will graze until mid-September when the weather changes, and Sanz will shepherd his flock back south.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023

"It has been a great honour making them so successful. The pageants are now in the hands of a great company that will shepherd them to even greater levels of success."

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2022

Offensive coordinator Ken Wisenhunt remains, but the defense is now in the hands of former Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley, who will shepherd the group’s transition from a 3-4 defense to a 4-3.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2017

A buyer’s agent is paid by the seller in a deal, but will shepherd the buyer’s bid through to the closing, which could be especially helpful in the notoriously enigmatic co-op board process.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2012