ranchers

noun

plural of rancher
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as in cattlemen

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Recent Examples of ranchers The discussions with the state started with ranchers’ desires to be able to use pepper balls, not paintballs, said Rick Roberti, president of the California Cattlemen’s Association and a rancher in Sierra Valley. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
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homesteaders
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  • Disputes between the landowners and homesteaders continued for months and mostly played out in newspaper editorials, the Clio said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The group located what appeared to be some foundational stones of a building where a descendant of the homesteaders said the blacksmith shop once stood.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2026
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“Ranchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ranchers. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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