shelter
Example Sentences
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If the chuyka goes off, bus drivers are supposed to stop, let their passengers out and direct them to the nearest shelter.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Older cemeteries, especially in cities, are already known to shelter uncommon plants, insects, birds, and mammals.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with the population relying on handouts and lacking proper sanitation and shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
"My wife took shelter in the bathroom," he said.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
He leaned in the opening of the shelter and put Moose’s leash, which had been dangling on the ground, in Abby’s hand.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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