shelter
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Hochman’s pause, if granted, would apply only to the abuse cases stemming from juvenile halls, which make up the bulk of the lawsuits, and not the cases arising from foster care or the children’s shelter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Many felt Ukraine was ungrateful to Poland, which opened its borders to millions of Ukrainians fleeing the full-scale Russian invasion, and continues to provide shelter to almost a million refugees.
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
Even for those who secure a spot in a shelter, success is far from guaranteed.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
We were late finding our shelter that morning, but Peter was not too worried because there was a thick mist all around us, and we were well enough hidden.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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