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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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It’s not merely trendy psychologizing to salute the qualities of a sturdy tree: a humbling reminder of time’s immensity, but also a living embodiment of shelter, change and growth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

He spent most of his life with the same owner until she died and he was then handed to the charity's shelter.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He is constantly on the run, seeking shelter from an ever-shrinking group of allies in nearby states, say people close to the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The organisation, which includes qualified veterinarians, said it had secured land where an emergency shelter is being set up to receive the dogs.

From BBC • May 13, 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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