take shelter
Example Sentences
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In the capital, Kyiv, residents were forced to take shelter in crowded underground stations.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He also warned Ukraine’s population of imminent Russian strikes and urged people to take shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
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
"You're always one breath away from having to take shelter somewhere if the station has a problem. It's just a matter of fact of living on board a spaceship."
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
The smell of Castleman’s Bakery tempted the Vanderbeekers when they passed by, and each Vanderbeeker felt noble as they resisted the desire to take shelter in the cozy store.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
