take shelter
Example Sentences
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But it was the method they were planning to use that prompted the order to take shelter, according to news agency Reuters.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Investors nervous about geopolitical risk might also take shelter in healthcare.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Inmates take shelter at the buzz of drones sweeping overhead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 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
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