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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Members of the press were instructed to shelter in place inside the White House briefing room.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The shelter has been open since 8 a.m., and about 250 people have checked in for aid so far.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Journalists who were on the White House North Lawn at the time said they were ordered to run and shelter in the press briefing room.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Indie star Mitski isn't your typical Radio 1 artist, but she also drew an impressive crowd to the same stage on Saturday afternoon, including some who took the opportunity to shelter from the sun.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

She knit preemie caps for the nursery at the nearby hospital, crocheted blankets for the shelter, and helped organize the food bank.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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