herd

Example Sentences

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According to an online FAQ, that decision stemmed from the death of two older herd members — Jewel and Shaunzi — who were euthanized in 2023 and 2024, respectively, for age-related health reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

In her culture in Turkana, where livestock are not merely a source of money but are central to life itself, the depletion of the herd is a disaster that will be hard to recover from.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

And there are professional incentives to run with the herd.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

As a herd mentality spread, investors raced to get out the door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

She stood in the middle of the barn and shared her story with the herd.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown