take shelter

Example Sentences

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"I'd rather get hit than take shelter in there," joked mayor Ghanayem, not dwelling on who was responsible for their upkeep.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Earlier in the week, United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon said they had been notified by Israel of planned spraying near the border and were advised to take shelter.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

A number of country delegations were forced to take shelter outside under the roof of a petrol station, a member of the UK delegation told the BBC.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

The phenomenon is referred to as the “Beaver Moon” because it’s a time when beavers build their dams and take shelter before the ground freezes, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Milton tried to take shelter behind his newspaper, but the fan-disturbed air rustled the newsprint.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides