sheltering
Example Sentences
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Yugo said hundreds of homes in Nitung Village were severely damaged by the earthquake, and that residents had been sheltering in makeshift shelters.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
While Sharaa praised Russia's "historic role" in Syria and the region, Damascus has repeatedly demanded that it extradite Assad, who has been sheltering in Moscow with his wife since his ouster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
“It is impossible for anyone to collect every pistol, rifle, and piece of weaponry,” said Yahya Hisham, 41, who was displaced from northern Gaza during the war and is now sheltering in Deir al-Balah.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The city and county secured $1.6 million for emergency housing relocation through Airbnb and housing nonprofits, sheltering more than 1,300 residents and hundreds of pets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Rowan hugged himself and shuddered, sheltering behind the tall figure of Marlie from those terrible red eyes.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
