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as in ports
a part of a body of water protected and deep enough to be a place of safety for ships
the city boasts one of the best deepwater harborages on the Atlantic coast
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as in shelters
something (as a building) that offers cover from the weather or protection from danger
the only harborage from the storm was a lone pine tree, which looked like it could get hit by lightning any minute
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Trump and Vice President JD Vance both virtually signed the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US blockade on Iranian ports and start 60 days of nuclear negotiations, a US official said.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026 -
The market has continued to climb during the US-Iran war, helped by the fact that Oman’s ports lie outside the Strait of Hormuz, meaning its economy has been relatively insulated from the conflict.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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Places to shelter can include storm shelters, basements or interior hallways without windows.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Santa Clara County’s most recent homelessness report found families with children were more likely to land in shelters or temporary housing, leaving older adults without children more likely to remain unsheltered.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Routes spanning the Seychelles, Tanzania and Madagascar remain comparatively underserved, particularly for small expedition vessels capable of accessing remote anchorages and outer islands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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As for Mitan, the yacht will now spend seven to eight months cruising south towards Mexico, calling at multiple anchorages along the way.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
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At the turn of the 20th century, the great institutions of urban life — libraries, museums, post offices, train stations — were conceived as luxurious refuges for those who could only afford necessities.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Gollner said refuges could save lives in some situations, but would need to be identified in advance by local emergency managers charged with wildfire response, who would decide when to use them.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Other major efforts stretch along rivers and harbors in places throughout the Great Lakes.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse One of the mainstays harbors of the Howe ‘Bout Arden shopping center, Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, temporarily closed in May.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Read on for a peek into her personal sanctuaries.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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Bald eagles, owls, hawks, falcons and vultures are all among the birds of prey visitors can see when visiting the 3-acre property on Lake Sybelia, which is one of 55 Audubon centers and sanctuaries nationwide.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Once a stronghold of canneries and lumber mills, the town has numerous tumbledown Victorians that have long been havens for artists, brewers, and various eccentrics—along with fans of The Goonies, who make pilgrimages to see where the seminal movie was shot.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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An end to the war would ease concerns throughout a region that saw Gulf havens and travel hubs like the United Arab Emirates struck by Iranian missiles and drones.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Eileen Underwood leads Magic Kingdom’s Security team, which conducts the flag retreats.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Where to Stay Ojai has a wide range of lodging options, ranging from colorful, family-friendly stays to upscale retreats.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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“Harborages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harborages. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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