shelter
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The match was brought to a halt in the 21st minute as thunderstorms and lightning forced players off the pitch, with spectators told to seek shelter.
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
Panish played prison phone recordings that suggested they were seeking to shift assets to their son and daughter and shelter them from the Iskanders.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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
He saw the blue moonlight through the gaps in his shelter.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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