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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Moscow’s subway was built to function as a bomb shelter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

From inside the public bomb shelter, we scan the sky.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Older cemeteries, especially in cities, are already known to shelter uncommon plants, insects, birds, and mammals.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

"My wife took shelter in the bathroom," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

“Bet that shelter is filled with news people. I’m kind of partial to bad coffee and day-old donuts.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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