take shelter
Example Sentences
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In the capital, Kyiv, residents were forced to take shelter in crowded underground stations.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
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
"I'd rather get hit than take shelter in there," joked mayor Ghanayem, not dwelling on who was responsible for their upkeep.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
A few weeks later, we knew an important visit must be imminent because when it rained that day at the quarry we were allowed to take shelter instead of continuing to work.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
