watch sheep

Frequency: 6.53.4 per million words

To keep an eye on sheep to ensure they are safe.

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Examples (10)

  • The shepherd would watch his sheep from dawn till dusk.
  • He spent his summer days learning to watch sheep on the rolling hills.
  • It's a traditional job for young people in some rural areas to watch sheep.
  • The farmer hired a boy to watch the sheep while he tended to the crops.
  • We saw a lone figure in the distance, out to watch sheep.
  • The dogs are trained to help watch the sheep and keep them from wandering.
  • My uncle has a peaceful life; he just sits on the hill and watches sheep all day.
  • Children in the village used to watch sheep as a way to earn a little money.
  • The ancient pastoralists would watch their sheep closely to protect them from predators.
  • He found a quiet existence, his main task being to watch sheep in the meadows.