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sheltered

[shel-terd] / ˈʃɛl tərd /
ADJECTIVE
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ADJECTIVE
protected
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Police were also called to nearby sheltered housing retirement complex, Ger-y-Nant, where the man was arrested.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

The home’s porte cochère once sheltered her Volkswagen after trips to the market.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026

According to the Texas Tribune, Garces Perez asked if he could park somewhere sheltered from traffic.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

A one-star hotel sheltered an entire bike race.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

The walk being here less sheltered than on the other side, allowed them to see him before they met.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen


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