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shelter

[shel-ter] / ˈʃɛl tər /




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Aldy Salabia told BBC Indonesian that they were at a local shelter on the mountain preparing for the rescue operation.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Last year, Carter ruled that the city could not document that it has offered shelter or housing to anyone whose encampment had been “resolved,” throwing the city’s capacity to meet the goal into doubt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

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

At the mouth of the shelter, the cub sat watching him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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