herded
Example Sentences
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The 100-odd surviving islanders were herded into a walled village.
From The Wall Street Journal β 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 β Jan. 28, 2026
Chagossians have described being herded onto cargo ships and taken to Mauritius or the Seychelles.
From BBC β Sep. 29, 2024
Kudos to all the drivers who patiently allowed their commute to pause while the mother duck herded her children across the highway.
From Seattle Times β May 19, 2024
The aftermath was horrific, with media reports showing hospitals without backup power, distraught families herded into the Superdome, emergency workers hamstrung by a lack of supplies.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
