herded

Example Sentences

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The 100-odd surviving islanders were herded into a walled village.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

In private prisons across the country, detained persons are herded through secure checkpoints, forced to wear color-coded uniforms, and locked in cells.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

His sister Hannah, quoted by AFP news agency, said he was familiar with the area, where he had often herded sheep.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2024

Several journalists reported being struck by less-lethal munitions and being herded and detained while covering protests.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2024

The new prisoners kept their distance from us veteran prisoners as we were herded toward the main gate.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz