take shelter

Example Sentences

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The Israel Defense Forces warns civilians that it will strike an area so that they can take shelter elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

“Get off the streets, take shelter and lock down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

US embassies in the Gulf urged American citizens to take shelter.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

UK nationals in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Oman have been told by the Foreign Office to "remain vigilant" and take shelter if advised to do so.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

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