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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

Glyndwr Jones, a shepherd who lives at Claerwen Dam, described the fire as "quite frightening".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Unless you are at the level of wealth where you’re hiring a full-time money manager to shepherd your family foundation, you should retain control over your finances.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

And then I can return, triumphant, your relics in my arms, and shepherd you through the canonization process myself!

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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