take shelter
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Authorities twice sounded missile-alert sirens and urged the public to take shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026
Authorities said they would order residents to take shelter starting at 5:00 p.m.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
He also warned Ukraine’s population of imminent Russian strikes and urged people to take shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
They were suddenly overwhelmed by flames and tried to take shelter, the Department of the Interior said.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
"We can buy new mounts there, or else take shelter at Harrenhal. That's Lady Whent's seat, and she's always been a friend o' the Watch."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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