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sheltered

[shel-terd] / ˈʃɛl tərd /
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ADJECTIVE
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But there are still major problems, including uneven flooring, and they are now desperate to move out of their once-beloved home and into sheltered accommodation.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

As a precaution, the astronauts sheltered inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft while the repair procedure was being evaluated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Under Ms. Bass’s signature initiative, the city has spent $82,420 a year for each homeless person it has sheltered in motels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Around back, an arrow, painted garnet against an otherwise beige facade, points toward a red door sheltered by a small, domed awning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The wind howled above the trees, but this sheltered spot, by contrast, seemed warm.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander




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