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
He said he offered whatever pastoral care he could to help the woman concerned – as well as assisting Rev McCartney as he tried to support her.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
Outside in the pastoral quiet, Bloom felt threatened, exposed; he was a target.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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