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haven

[hey-vuhn] / ˈheɪ vən /


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During his heyday, he sold oil using the Malaysian island of Labuan, a tax haven where Iranian ships transferred oil to tankers leased by shell companies and sailing under other countries’ flags.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Over time, Fairhope became a haven for freethinkers, writers, and artists.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

In Wales, issues were also flagged at Skomer Island, internationally renowned as a wildlife haven, though seabird poo alongside "human impacts" were thought to be part of the picture there.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The metal has had a strong run over the past year, but its lackluster performance during the Iran conflict has disappointed some investors who expected a sharper haven bid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

On Sunday Burnham attended a memorial service for Root at Root’s Astor Place house and his burial in Graceland Cemetery, a charming haven for the well-heeled dead a few miles north of the Loop.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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