sheltering

Example Sentences

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The road workers sheltering beneath a tanker had shrugged off the danger.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants behind a surge in attacks -- particularly the Pakistan Taliban, who have waged a violent campaign for years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The shift from removing tents and personal belongings to sheltering people resolves a fight over the city’s committment to “resolve” thousands of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

"Sidon is overcrowded," said Jihan Kaisi, an NGO director helping the displaced at a school that is already sheltering three times more people than it can handle.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Mary Lou had run off into the night, hiding in the sheltering stalks of the cornfields until it was safe to face the world again.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray