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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But more than anything, the amount of joy that the herd brings to people has surprised her.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
The reasons are the sheer size and majesty of these creatures along with their easily observable emotional displays and social interactions, especially if babies are part of the herd.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Here are the best spots to view the herd:
Brynne and Robert Coletti Overlook, located on top of the Elephant Center.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
The program is seeking help to pay for 160 bales of hay to sustain the herd at its northern location until the end of the summer.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
The reasons are the sheer size and majesty of these creatures along with their easily observable emotional displays and social interactions, especially if babies are part of the herd.
—Laurie Werner, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Here are the best spots to view the herd:
Brynne and Robert Coletti Overlook, located on top of the Elephant Center.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
The program is seeking help to pay for 160 bales of hay to sustain the herd at its northern location until the end of the summer.
—The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
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“The herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20herd. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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