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pastoral

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


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

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

It said it had a "comprehensive gambling clinical pathway", including assessment, support and referral to specialist NHS services, as well as welfare and pastoral support.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

“They’re places of sanctuary that are built in cities, where you can walk around in a more pastoral setting,” says David Monod, retired professor of American cultural history at Wilfrid Laurier University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Try as they might, the Babushkawoos could find nothing symbolic, pastoral, or even particularly unhappy about the picture.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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