as in refuges
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the sudden fierce storm forced us to run to the nearest shelter
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
sheltered the troops in tents until permanent barracks could be built
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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024 -
An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Dec. 2024
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Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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In that spirit, here is my list of at least a few sanctuaries to find happiness in our media firmament.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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In short, both funds should be safe havens for income-hungry investors on more stock-market weakness.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Our homes are meant to be our havens, where families feel secure and the stresses of our professional lives can be safely left behind.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Shelters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shelters. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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