pastoral
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It added that the Pope's visit should remain "spiritual" and "pastoral" in nature, and warned against any politicisation of the event.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Between her pastoral work and her activism on the ground, she wasn’t easy to track down.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
As well as the dogs being judged in their various categories - such as working, pastoral and terrier - competitions will be held to entertain the audience.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 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
For instance, the Fertile Crescent, China, and Europe differed in their exposure to the perennial threat of barbarian invasions by horse-mounted pastoral nomads of Central Asia.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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