take shelter
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Authorities twice sounded missile-alert sirens and urged the public to take shelter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026
Authorities said they would order residents to take shelter starting at 5:00 p.m.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026
Officials in those countries have repeatedly asked residents in border areas to take shelter amid fear of incursions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The airport is closed due to damage, but offers a flat, open place away from buildings where the family can take shelter.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
“If we don’t find a good place to take shelter, we’ll be burned to a crisp.”
From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin
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