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pastoral

[pas-ter-uhl, pah-ster-] / ˈpæs tər əl, ˈpɑ stər- /


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“Princess Mononoke” begins with a worm-covered demon attacking a pastoral village, only to be slain by its prince, Ashitaka.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Its people participated in broad networks connecting agricultural and pastoral societies across northern, central, and southern China.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

And then there’s the biggest pothole of all on the road to pastoral wonder:

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

He also took on a pastoral role as a designated safeguarding lead and was head of year.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

Security measures are stepped up after the second pastoral, he says.

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




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