sheltered
Example Sentences
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"To be honest, in the last days I'm losing hope a little bit," said Sigal as we sheltered in the safe room.
From BBC
A group of young people sheltered under a thatched hut by the side of the road, absorbed in a game of poker.
From Barron's
Aziza, who sheltered families fleeing the 2024 war, worries about the massive influx of displaced people from Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah holds sway, and which have come under Israeli bombardment.
From Barron's
Public transport connects almost every corner of this tiny country, lush greenery lines the highways and spills out of towering buildings and courtyards, while the pavements are wide, often sheltered, and free of litter.
From BBC
Still others sheltered in mountain resorts or lined up rides on private planes to get out.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
