indoors

Example Sentences

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The city's governor, Alexander Beglov, issued a rare call for residents to stay indoors during the attack.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized a mountain lion that was spotted roaming in a front yard in Santa Monica, following several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Entire towns retreat indoors during the fiercest hours, emerging again only in the evening.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He and his fellow troops had been instructed to stay indoors most of the time for safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

We had only the one bathroom, but I was grateful that it was indoors.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals