take shelter
Example Sentences
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They were suddenly overwhelmed by flames and tried to take shelter, the Department of the Interior said.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Israel Defense Forces warns civilians that it will strike an area so that they can take shelter elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
An alert from Lithuania's defence ministry on Wednesday said: "Immediately take shelter in a safe place, take care of your close ones, await new recommendations."
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
Investors nervous about geopolitical risk might also take shelter in healthcare.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Milton tried to take shelter behind his newspaper, but the fan-disturbed air rustled the newsprint.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
