pastoral
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That pastoral scene is gone: Heavy trucks, earth movers and hundreds of construction workers have run nearly round-the-clock for about two years building a Meta Platforms data center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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
“Going there, it was like the prettiest place ever; very pastoral, it blew my mind,” Chambers said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
She could prevent pastoral approval of a marriage, if she wanted to.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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