pastoral
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Its baroque, acoustic sounds of a pastoral countryside in ye olde England mesh disturbingly well with softly sung, darkly opaque lyrics.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
This album brings us back to that pastoral landscape when it takes a warmer and gentler turn in its final minutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"Schools have a duty of care to their pupils, which includes ensuring reasonable access to toilet facilities. This forms part of the pastoral care responsibilities of boards of governors and principals."
From BBC • May 16, 2026
The Codeco militia claims to defend the rights of the mainly farming Lendu community, notably against the mainly pastoral Hema community.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Riverbend Prison was in a deceptively beautiful, pastoral part of Nashville.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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