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Recent Examples of pastoralism
For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Jason King, the dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, says that the lyrics of the song, which are about the life cycle of a flower, evoke pastoralism and nostalgia, which contributes to its appeal.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 17 May 2024
Some scientists, however, say there’s no environmental reason to turn away from pastoralism.
—Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
In one disturbing incident, the ranchers discuss the death of pastoralism in a community meeting.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 May 2024
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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
Jason King, the dean of the USC Thornton School of Music, says that the lyrics of the song, which are about the life cycle of a flower, evoke pastoralism and nostalgia, which contributes to its appeal.
—Cady Lang, TIME, 17 May 2024
Some scientists, however, say there’s no environmental reason to turn away from pastoralism.
—Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024
In one disturbing incident, the ranchers discuss the death of pastoralism in a community meeting.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastoralism
Noun
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And its applications go far beyond the grocery store: Amcor’s products are used in garden and outdoor products, agriculture, pet care, healthcare, even building and construction.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Widespread pesticide use, mainly for agriculture, is perhaps the most worrisome threat of all.—
Bruce Beehler,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Still, dairy farming's economics often show no mercy.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Even with innovative fish feed developments like insect larvae, salmon fish farming would deplete already diminished local fish foods.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These farmers do not establish continuous plantations, since monoculture would put the ecosystem at risk.—
Gabriela Molina Riascos,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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But even as this piece of broadcast monoculture persists, fan engagement is moving far beyond the stadium and television screen.—
Robert Kramer,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Pastoralism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastoralism. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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