refuging

present participle of refuge
as in sheltering
to be or provide a shelter for a nation with a long, honorable history of refuging political asylum seekers

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  • The Beaver Moon takes its name from early Native American tribes as well as American colonists, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac, when beavers begin sheltering in their lodges after gathering enough food to last the winter.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Enduring hunger alongside heavy, unbelievable sounds of explosions, some of the relatives sheltering in our house decided to prepare their bags and head south.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • As drone warfare evolves, the service aims to field layered defenses capable of protecting maneuver units against everything from quadcopters to cruise missiles.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Patronis said the Democratic strategy is more about controlling the agenda than protecting benefits.
    Leonardo Feldman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Refuging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuging. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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