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sheep

[sheep] / ʃip /
NOUN
bellwether
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Some 1,200 sheep are brought in to graze on the crops in between rice harvests, and they leave behind organic matter, which enriches the soil naturally.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

They occur naturally in the milk of animals such as cows, sheep, and goats, but they can also be produced artificially during the manufacture of partially hydrogenated fats.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

If you think a fluffy sheep couldn’t possibly look evil, think again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026

Bovine and ovine meat prices were broadly stable, with stronger U.S. demand supporting Brazilian beef prices and firm global demand underpinning sheep meat prices in Oceania.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Mara held the sheep in place with her knees and deposited the collected wool in a grass basket nearby.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri




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