sheltering

Example Sentences

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Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban government of sheltering militants behind a surge in attacks -- particularly the Pakistan Taliban, who have waged a violent campaign for years.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The shift from removing tents and personal belongings to sheltering people resolves a fight over the city’s committment to “resolve” thousands of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

More than a dozen animals sheltering at "Give a Paw, Friend" were not so lucky.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Centuries ago, they emerged on seaside courses as natural pits and hollows caused by erosion and by animals sheltering from the wind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Timothy was taking the full blows of the storm, sheltering me with his body.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor