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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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She called on authorities "to make at least one inclusive shelter in each district".

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The community across the street from the Dimona strike has relocated some of its elderly to a large bomb shelter in a school, where they plan to stay until the end of the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The post on a Phillies fan page proclaimed that Bohm had donated his “entire $15.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings to a homeless shelter in Omaha.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

This brief warmth may give snow flies enough time to find shelter and avoid freezing when temperatures suddenly drop.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

The friends tried to make sure Brian had shelter.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone