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sheltered

[shel-terd] / ˈʃɛl tərd /
ADJECTIVE
shaded
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ADJECTIVE
protected
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“They suffered and they did their duty,” Sledge writes, “so a sheltered homeland can enjoy the peace that was purchased at such high cost.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

By pulling these animals out of their sheltered habitats and keeping them moving in circles, streetlights may leave them vulnerable to predators while also wasting energy needed for survival.

From Science Daily Jul. 6, 2026

But there are still major problems, including uneven flooring, and they are now desperate to move out of their once-beloved home and into sheltered accommodation.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Caernarfon Court heard on Monday that Hughes would bang on his wall with his walking stick and prevent Turner from sleeping at the sheltered accommodation where they each had a flat.

From BBC Jun. 15, 2026

She was pretty sure her sheltered status was at an end.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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