pastoral

Example Sentences

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Between her pastoral work and her activism on the ground, she wasn’t easy to track down.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“They’re places of sanctuary that are built in cities, where you can walk around in a more pastoral setting,” says David Monod, retired professor of American cultural history at Wilfrid Laurier University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

"There is currently significant uncertainty around notice, pay, employment protections, and access to HR or pastoral support," it said.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Produced by Sarah Strunin, the documentary begins with a pastoral scene from Mojica’s pickup truck as they overlook the grasslands of Michoacán.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Especially after this second pastoral Santicld told us about, Trujillo was sure the priests were out to get him.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez