shelter

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A person has an increased risk of getting TB if they live or work in such locations as hospitals, homeless shelters, correctional facilities and nursing homes, according to the CDC.

From Los Angeles Times

Residents spent the night sheltering in metro stations, with some pitching tents on the platforms to protect them from the freezing cold.

From BBC

Some had previously been in contact with emergency shelter services.

From Barron's

Aviemore has also had below the average as it has been very sheltered from the prevailing south-east winds by the Cairngorm mountains.

From BBC

Even though the ash was still falling, Buzz decided to see what was happening outside their shelter.

From Literature