shelter
Example Sentences
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“When they’re offered shelter, they go inside,” Raman said at the same debate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"His death is my greatest pain," said Cherifa, her voice trembling, from inside a rough brick shelter.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The organisation, which includes qualified veterinarians, said it had secured land where an emergency shelter is being set up to receive the dogs.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Services excluding energy services were up 3.3% from a year earlier; within that shelter was up 3.3% and transportation services was up 4.3%.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The wind passed, the tail of a storm roaring out to sea, and Nim was snug in her sea lion shelter, breathing the warm smell of fur.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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