refuge

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Because no herrerasaurians have been discovered elsewhere from such a late point in the Triassic, scientists think the region that is now the American Southwest may have been their final refuge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

"These systems can provide refuge for marine species, improve water quality and help rebuild biodiversity in some of our most impacted coastal areas."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Leaving the refuge, the vibrant color palette and moisture give way to muted browns and the returning austerity of desert air.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

But we aren’t a refuge for those unwilling to do the hard work of reforming their own states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Alone, abandoned by his premonitions, fleeing the chill that was to accompany him until death, he sought a last refuge in Macondo in the warmth of his oldest memories.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez