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sheltered

[shel-terd] / ˈʃɛl tərd /
ADJECTIVE
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ADJECTIVE
protected
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In the last decade Germany has sheltered millions of refugees, mainly from Syria and other troubled countries in the Middle East.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

A one-star hotel sheltered an entire bike race.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

"It reminds me of Covid," Djamila, a Parisian retiree said in late June, as city residents sheltered indoors from the heat.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Under her signature program, the city has spent $82,420 a year for each homeless person it has sheltered in motels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The only thing that my father and his brother had in common was the land that fed us, sheltered us, and provided the rice, palm wine, and shea butter that we sold at the market.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince




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