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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In response, Strandjord and others have organized food and supply drives through a local café, delivering essentials directly to people sheltering at home.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
2 Feb. 2026 -
Many parents who used to ferry their children to and from school every day have either been captured by ICE or are sheltering in place out of fear.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even with the long-term shift toward electoral democracy intact, the setback shows the importance of protecting political liberty during emergencies.—
Chelsea Follett,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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As the border fence rises, some say California state officials should be leading the charge on protecting local wildlife — and so far have not.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Refuging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refuging. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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