refuge

Example Sentences

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When there is no hard shoulder drivers who get into trouble are meant to aim for refuge areas located at regular points, but broken-down cars can sometimes be left stranded in a live lane.

From BBC

“In Homeboy, we recognize a partner who honors the spirit of this place and will carry its legacy forward as a refuge of care, restoration, and hope,” she said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

I crawled to my feet and huddled among them, taking refuge in the lonely space beneath their jeers.

From Literature

Inspired by his cats, a doctor created a warm and elegant refuge out of a modern “white box” in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The women find refuge in a convent and, ultimately, in a seaside town where some measure of peace awaits them.

From Los Angeles Times