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haven

[hey-vuhn] / ˈheɪ vən /


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The neighborhood has long been a haven for Westerners, offering mixed-gender running clubs, access to alcohol in what had long been a dry society and a sense that the kingdom’s most conservative rules don’t apply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Gold’s failure as a haven may also have, in part, reflected selling by central banks to raise cash.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The first few months of 2026 haven given investors a lot to wrap their head around.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In the wake of the war with Iran, the energy sector has since proven an even stronger haven for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

There was shoving and jostling as if this were the ultimate haven, the gateway to life.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel