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sheep

[sheep] / ʃip /
NOUN
bellwether
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One is Petraq Balliu, 61, who has been in court for over two decades to win back land he says his family bought in 1933, and then used it to graze sheep, mules and horses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He said members had pulled a bag from the water, only to find it stuffed with a sheep carcass.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Harmon alerted stakeholders, including Aiello, who was immediately concerned about how the wire might affect a herd of bighorn sheep that migrates across the border.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

They could be a lifeline for sheep that might get stuck on the U.S. side once the border wall is sealed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I petted the sheep, so I would have something to do.

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




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