sheltered

Example Sentences

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A group of young people sheltered under a thatched hut by the side of the road, absorbed in a game of poker.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Still others sheltered in mountain resorts or lined up rides on private planes to get out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Upon his release, two years after being jailed, he moved into sheltered accommodation.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

They can’t be so sheltered that they don’t hear the outrage from people who look just like their biggest fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

While a frustrated nation sought vengeance, Jones had sheltered and nourished the most hated man in America.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson