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pastured

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past tense of pasture

as in grazed

to feed on grass or herbs pasturing sheep on town lands was actually a cheaper alternative to mowing

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Folks grazed in the open or in the shadow of the Garden Stage, which that afternoon showcased the rock, pop, punk and blues sounds of The Handsome Jerks.

— Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Throughout the night, creatives grazed on light bites from Goop Kitchen—the teriyaki salmon hand rolls were a crowd favorite—and bopped to the tunes from DJ Mariko.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

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