shelter
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Meanwhile, Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains severe, with much of the population dependent on aid and lacking adequate shelter and sanitation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
From inside the public bomb shelter, we scan the sky.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Older cemeteries, especially in cities, are already known to shelter uncommon plants, insects, birds, and mammals.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
“We’re sitting here in the unknown ... I just want to go home. I miss my bed,” said Doughty, who was staying at a Red Cross shelter in Anaheim.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Renn was huddled in her sleeping-sack, thinking about getting up, when Torak appeared at the entrance to the shelter, making her jump.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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