the herd
noun
: common people : people as a group
He always sticks with the herd and does what the others do.
I refuse to follow the herd.
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Those seeking to stop the roundup reject almost all of the federal agencies’ claims, from the size of the herd to the notion that the horses cause ecological damage.
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Over time, the herd grew, and so did the possibilities for what the animals could do.
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Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The larger the herd and the more unique a breed, the more respected a farmer is.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Over time, the herd grew, and so did the possibilities for what the animals could do.
—
Sophia Buonpane,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
The larger the herd and the more unique a breed, the more respected a farmer is.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
This episode actually has several of these scenes, primarily around the 10-Petal, where Rip is leading his crew — including his newest hand, Carter — through the daily routines of examining the herd and checking the enclosures.
—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
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“The herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20herd. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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