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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Investors nervous about geopolitical risk might also take shelter in healthcare.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Multiple buildings stand on the property, including three separate guesthouses, a 5,500-square-foot movie theater with a stage, several barns, animal shelter facilities, corrals, and a maintenance shop.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Margo’s body is a survival tool; this reminds us that everything she does with her body is to nourish and shelter her family.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

He’s currently living in a homeless shelter in downtown Detroit, though he said he recently got an offer for a job selling mortgages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Sometimes after hours of this we would gain the shelter of the barracks only to hear the whistle.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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