shelter
Example Sentences
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The Foreign Office told British nationals in four Gulf states to seek shelter after explosions and air raid sirens were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha.
From BBC
British people in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates have been told by the UK Foreign Office to immediately shelter in place following reports of missile attacks.
From BBC
US embassies in the Gulf urged American citizens to take shelter.
From Barron's
He also told the Iranian people to remain in shelter and not leave their homes.
From BBC
Even when courts determine no child abuse has occurred, children are being removed from homes through networks of runaway shelters and nonprofits.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.