sheltered

Example Sentences

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"To be honest, in the last days I'm losing hope a little bit," said Sigal as we sheltered in the safe room.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Among the items destined for the scrap heap is the gantry, which once sheltered Soyuz rockets from the tropical weather.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

They can’t be so sheltered that they don’t hear the outrage from people who look just like their biggest fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Investors sheltered in shares of utilities and consumer staples, the only S&P 500 sectors to eke out gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The wind howled above the trees, but this sheltered spot, by contrast, seemed warm.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander