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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Inside an underground shelter at a hospital in the Israeli city of Haifa, a television screen flickers with images of Iranian missiles as doctors and midwives deliver Sarah Bird's third child.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The so-called backdoor Roth, a simple two-step process, means anyone can contribute up to $8,000 to an account with after-tax dollars and shelter all their future gains from federal taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Boudreaux urged residents to shelter in place and told parents that children at the schools were safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

A study from the Canine Behaviour Centre at Queen's University Belfast, published in 2023, looked at the reaction of 50 dogs in a rescue shelter to different screens.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I thought of getting more food, and some form of shelter before nightfall.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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