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sheep

[sheep] / ʃip /
NOUN
bellwether
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The open pit is located in the Clark Mountains, which provide habitat for bighorn sheep and are estimated to harbor the second-highest density of rare plants of any of the state’s mountain ranges.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Peeking out from under the staircase is a Lalanne sheep sculpture, set to be auctioned in June with an estimate of $200,000 to $300,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Under the Federal Hunting law, it will now be possible to hunt wolves in order to manage their populations and protect sheep and other livestock.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The land abutting the Pinto Mountains Wilderness is also home to badgers, bighorn sheep and Mojave fringe-toed lizards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Buttons was wandering around, hanging out with the goats and sheep.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene