sheltering

Example Sentences

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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

"We heard three noisy interceptions, but on the fourth one, we knew it was our house," said Sigal Amir, who lives next door and was sheltering in her safe room when the explosion hit.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

And when we finally reach the bottom of the hill, I see the man with one brow, sheltering in the covered entrance of the cathedral.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron