shelter
Example Sentences
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“When they’re offered shelter, they go inside,” Raman said at the same debate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Single mother Ophelie Boudol, 29, fell in love with the animal one year her senior at the shelter last month.
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
Wearily, Jonathan crawled into the shelter and lay beside her.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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