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shepherd

[shep-erd] / ˈʃɛp ərd /


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Still, much as she was 11 years ago, she remains involved in helping shepherd future generations of international-affairs experts.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Jones, who has been a shepherd for the Elan Valley Trust for 26 years, said the fire had created uncertainty and he will not know the financial impact until it has been put out.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Mafi, an Iranian immigrant who got a green card in 2016, is alleged to have skirted American sanctions to shepherd munitions between the Iranian regime and its patron.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

The executive headed BP from 2020 to 2023, helping shepherd similarly large projects worldwide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The shepherd had said to follow the path to a certain stream at the far side of the wood which would shortly lead them to the highroad.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli




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