refuge
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After wandering near homes and businesses, the big cat reportedly took refuge underneath a pickup truck at an apartment complex, NBC7 in San Diego reported.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
In the months since the legal drama began, Lively and Reynolds have attempted to maintain a relatively low profile by taking refuge at their sprawling home in Pound Ridge in upstate New York.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Chowdhury said earth mounds have been built to provide refuge for tigers and other animals during highwater.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Bin Laden’s deputy, the Egyptian doctor Ayman al-Zawahiri, also found refuge in Pakistan, as did several planners of the 9/11 attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
“And yes, Mr. Pinkerton is an abolitionist. He is a friend to the slaves and offers refuge in his home here as they journey north to Canada, where they can live free.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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