refuge

Example Sentences

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Scientists believe these early cephalopods found refuge in small, oxygen-rich pockets of the deep ocean.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Playing golf is surely a refuge for Woods, but he doesn’t need that now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Australian government gave team members the opportunity to seek refuge but players faced "incredibly difficult decisions", the minister said.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

She also dreamed of opening a wildlife refuge one day, and her friends described her as wise, kind, loving and compassionate.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

She had, after all, brought nightmare to this dreamer to whom she had come seeking refuge.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor