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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Officials urged people in the area to shelter in place near the mosque at 7050 Eckstrom Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 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

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

Service prices were notably hot, with shelter up 0.6%, and overall non-energy services up 0.5% or 3.3% over 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Renn was huddled in her sleeping-sack, thinking about getting up, when Torak appeared at the entrance to the shelter, making her jump.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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