take shelter
Example Sentences
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US embassies in the Gulf urged American citizens to take shelter.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
Kampala has been quiet in recent days as residents headed home to their villages to vote -- or take shelter.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
A number of country delegations were forced to take shelter outside under the roof of a petrol station, a member of the UK delegation told the BBC.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
The phenomenon is referred to as the “Beaver Moon” because it’s a time when beavers build their dams and take shelter before the ground freezes, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
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
