take shelter
Example Sentences
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An alert from Lithuania's defence ministry on Wednesday said: "Immediately take shelter in a safe place, take care of your close ones, await new recommendations."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
US embassies in the Gulf urged American citizens to take shelter.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 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
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
This time, my mother said we should leave and take shelter in Shangla.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
