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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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The fire also destroyed two historic structures — Johnson’s Lee Equipment Shed and Wreck Line Camp Cabin — as well as a storage building and a wind shelter at Water Canyon Campground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The reptiles "love it in here," said Kate Thorne, who puts mats out for various species to shelter under.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The experimental index that tracks senior spending more accurately, the R-CPI-E, has historically run hotter than the headline figure because retirees spend more on the two categories rising fastest: healthcare and shelter.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The mayor's flagship program -- a short-term shelter system using tiny homes and a network of hotels -- has drawn criticism.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Running a hand through her wet hair creates a grim mental picture: emerging from the shelter to find reporters in the neighborhood, trying to interview her while she looks like a bedraggled cat.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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