refuged

past tense of refuge
as in sheltered
to be or provide a shelter for a nation with a long, honorable history of refuging political asylum seekers

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  • Between 1850 and 1860, it’s estimated that Harriet sheltered hundreds of people fleeing slavery.
    Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Students and teachers briefly sheltered within the building, according to school officials.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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  • For creators who haven't yet protected their intellectual property, trademark registration should be a priority for early 2025.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This threat means than an entire attack force can be protected with a few missiles.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Refuged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuged. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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