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sheltered

[shel-terd] / ˈʃɛl tərd /
ADJECTIVE
shaded
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ADJECTIVE
protected
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Many people sheltered in a nearby gymnasium for safety.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

A one-star hotel sheltered an entire bike race.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

This year, its 638 beds became part of a jigsaw puzzle of new beds and vacancies that added up to Skid Row’s increase of 614 sheltered residents.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

She and Faraj then sheltered inside the building, which was destroyed by a third strike at about 16:25.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

I shaded my eyes and looked across the valley to see the cliffs in the distance and the tree that sheltered Patrick’s Well.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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