herd

Example Sentences

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Billy hails from a herd in Malaysia that was culled to clear land for palm and rubber plantations, according to the zoo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

During closing arguments in the Los Angeles case a week and a half ago, Mark Lanier, an attorney representing Kaley, compared the companies to a lion preying on a herd of gazelle on the Serengeti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Gallagher has moved to a regenerative approach to grass-growing for his 70-strong suckler herd.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Israeli dairy and fruit farmer Tommy Kurlender refused to abandon his herd during the last war with Hezbollah, and vowed he would again stay put this time around.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

And everybody ran everywhere, yelling and screaming as the bees continued their attack, and the grackles—joined by other birds—kept trying to herd them.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen