take shelter

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A passenger at the airport told the BBC that travellers had been advised to move away from the glass windows and take shelter in more protected areas.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“Get off the streets, take shelter and lock down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

US embassies in the Gulf urged American citizens to take shelter.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

UK nationals in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Oman have been told by the Foreign Office to "remain vigilant" and take shelter if advised to do so.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Milton tried to take shelter behind his newspaper, but the fan-disturbed air rustled the newsprint.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides