take shelter

Example Sentences

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But it was the method they were planning to use that prompted the order to take shelter, according to news agency Reuters.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Inmates take shelter at the buzz of drones sweeping overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Kampala has been quiet in recent days as residents headed home to their villages to vote -- or take shelter.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

A few weeks later, we knew an important visit must be imminent because when it rained that day at the quarry we were allowed to take shelter instead of continuing to work.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela