take shelter
Example Sentences
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The Israel Defense Forces warns civilians that it will strike an area so that they can take shelter elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
But it was the method they were planning to use that prompted the order to take shelter, according to news agency Reuters.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
"I'd rather get hit than take shelter in there," joked mayor Ghanayem, not dwelling on who was responsible for their upkeep.
From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026
A few weeks later, we knew an important visit must be imminent because when it rained that day at the quarry we were allowed to take shelter instead of continuing to work.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
