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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Emergency sheltering responsibility would transfer from FEMA to states and territories, with counties expected to play a significant execution role.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026 -
The procedural step unlocks additional authority to address emergencies, such as state resources for sheltering locations.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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That’s why the original voices of legacy filmmakers are worth protecting, even when some of that group’s AI advocates seem hell-bent on acting against the industry’s long-term best interests.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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This melanin is not foolproof in protecting your skin, though.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Refuging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuging. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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