graze

Example Sentences

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To limit the spread of the disease, the authorities have banned livestock farmers from allowing their animals to graze freely.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Cows would graze on farms after the harvest and their manure would help fertilise the land.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

In Wisconsin, dairy farms are smaller, herds are smaller, and cows are usually sent out to pasture to graze in good weather, which is not easy to come by in Wisconsin.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The cows could graze at the bottom, and I could keep a lookout for thieves or wild animals.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola