take shelter
Example Sentences
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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
Inmates take shelter at the buzz of drones sweeping overhead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Earlier in the week, United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon said they had been notified by Israel of planned spraying near the border and were advised to take shelter.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 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
Boot Camp weekends became a way for us to take shelter, connect, and recharge.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
