refuge
Example Sentences
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Syria's Christian community is believed to have shrunk from one million in 2011, when the war began, to around 300,000 today, with many seeking refuge abroad.
From Barron's
The anger has grown since Hasina took refuge in India and Delhi, so far, hasn't agreed to send her back despite several requests from Dhaka.
From BBC
On his deathbed, however, he had a change of heart and left his fortune to the creation of a refuge for children like the one he sired and abandoned.
Stocks are “a good refuge,” yet require some differentiation of sectors.
From MarketWatch
Many of the displaced have sought refuge in other parts of the state.
From BBC
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