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pastoral

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


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It added that the Pope's visit should remain "spiritual" and "pastoral" in nature, and warned against any politicisation of the event.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Between her pastoral work and her activism on the ground, she wasn’t easy to track down.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

As in “The Country of the Pointed Firs,” the novel is about the arrival of a worldly interloper to a remote, pastoral community.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

As well as the dogs being judged in their various categories - such as working, pastoral and terrier - competitions will be held to entertain the audience.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, Moore combined pastoral duties with social activism.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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