sheltering

Example Sentences

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In the town of Standford less than 20 kilometres inland, another Malawian national, Talibo Mbewe, said he had been sheltering at the community hall for two days.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Solar winds can now also pose a danger to satellites orbiting the Earth, as well as astronauts sheltering inside space stations.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Islamabad accuses the Taliban government of sheltering militants who attack Pakistan.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The shift from removing tents and personal belongings to sheltering people resolves a fight over the city’s committment to “resolve” thousands of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

People I didn’t know formed a circle around me, sheltering me from view.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys