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haven

[hey-vuhn] / ˈheɪ vən /


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Emma Donoghue’s novel deftly plays with dual visions of home as haven and prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The Forth is considered an important haven for seabirds, with the neighbouring Isle of May - owned and run by NatureScot - offering a sanctuary for birds and seals.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

After Roscosmos paused the repair effort, Crew-12 and Williams ended their safe haven activities and returned to normal operations aboard the orbiting laboratory.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"With today's operations, they wanted to be extra safe, extra precautionary, and have the crew move into the safe haven posture," the spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

This house had been a haven then, and in spite of the cold anger she felt now, it still looked like an inn, a safe harbor.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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