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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Journalists who were on the White House North Lawn at the time said on X that they were ordered to run and shelter in the press briefing room.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The family returned to their shelter, a converted Days Inn in Brooklyn, just past 3 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Indie star Mitski isn't your typical Radio 1 artist, but she also drew an impressive crowd to the same stage on Saturday afternoon, including some who took the opportunity to shelter from the sun.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

About 60 volunteers with clipboards spread out over Hollywood on Tuesday morning to count every tent, makeshift shelter, lived-in vehicle and obviously homeless person.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Beyond the shelter, the shadows seemed to have deepened.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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