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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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A social worker in Delray Beach, Fla., held a pet-supply drive and donated the haul to a local shelter after losing her poodle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026

Some residents were being evacuated from the area by police while others were being urged to shelter in place.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026

On the telly, charities are asking for donations to bring the homeless off the streets into warmth and shelter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Much of the stickiness in core inflation came from categories which operate almost independently of oil prices, including shelter costs such as rent and labor-intensive services such as healthcare and car insurance.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

We moved farther under the shelter as the wind drove raindrops toward us.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Hundreds of haze shelters have been set up across the island, and masks are being distributed to children, the elderly and other vulnerable residents.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

Peterborough City Council said 34 bus stops could include Living Roofs, mini-gardens planted on top of bus shelters that are made up of wildflowers and other vegetation.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

The controversy emphasized how California, where shelters are overflowing with animals, failed to regulate private rescue groups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

After more than two years of war and running to shelters with their toddler and newborn son, Nadav Pollak and his wife left Israel for Toronto in July 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

Hord ran ahead while Torak waited with Oslak by one of the shelters.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

In contrast, birds from the Bounty Islands remain closer to their nesting grounds, where the surrounding waters are more sheltered and may offer more abundant food.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

Folk musicians performed as pilgrims sheltered from the spring sun under umbrellas.

From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026

Under Ms. Bass’s signature program, the city has spent $82,420 a year for each homeless person it has sheltered in motels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

He said their habitat provides woodland, water and room to explore, as well as sheltered areas where they can retreat or move out of public view if they would like some privacy.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

There they were somewhat sheltered from wind and rain.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli

Then Friday’s high tides wiped the sheltering sand off the nest and exposed the eggs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026

Diplomats stationed in the Saudi capital were sheltering in place and international schools took safety measures on Thursday, diplomats and residents told AFP, after explosions echoed across the city.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

The lesser figures were accused of sheltering migrants, transporting them across France to the so-called "jungle" camp outside Calais, and helping on the night of the departure.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

It also found that moving and sheltering the most vulnerable — children in foster care, incarcerated youth and adults, people with disabilities — “lacked a countywide coordination model.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

Like children in a warm house sheltering from a storm.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy


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