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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Shelter costs posted the largest increase in 27 months.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Dugdale, who is currently chairwoman of Shelter in Scotland, said she was "thrilled and honoured" to secure the post, which she will take up in September.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Shelter inflation, in particular, is expected to trend substantially lower this year due to softening rent growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Shelter officials confirmed that they previously did have a dog named Lumi and the post included its correct ID number, but nothing else was accurate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

I know that no one really ever leaves the Abeona Shelter.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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