herd
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“All these factors slow or stop any future beef herd expansion in the country, and limiting the beef supply will not soften up retail prices for the consumer.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
The Highland vicuna is said to be doing well and settling in with the herd.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
A couple of hours away, in Mickey’s territory, a herd of its supporters said they liked everything from the chain’s prices to its pizza.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The spike in cases comes as vaccination rates have tumbled nationwide in recent years — in some areas falling well below the herd immunity threshold experts say is necessary to keep it from spreading.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Roz marched into the pasture one last time as the herd gathered around.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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An Explanation of Herd Immunity from "On Immunity" by Eula Biss
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30 Great Words from Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson
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