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sheep

[sheep] / ʃip /
NOUN
bellwether
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Meat also rose in August, driven by higher poultry, pork and sheep meat prices, while beef prices declined.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

My brothers were particularly fond of one wooden ewe mounted on wheels, which gave her the jaunty appearance of a sheep who had recently discovered skateboarding.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

The pines would also enrich landowners and the Bordeaux bourgeoisie: The hardscrabble culture of sheep grazing gave way to a booming industry of wood, paper and resin.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

The project uses about 150 collars as part of its management of 600 sheep in Jersey.

From BBC Aug. 28, 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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