overnight shelter

collocation in English

meaningsofovernightandshelter

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overnight
adjective
adverb
uk
/ˌəʊ.vəˈnaɪt/us
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈnaɪt/
for or during ...
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shelter
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈʃel.tər/us
/ˈʃel.t̬ɚ/
(a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, ...
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(Definition ofovernightandshelterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The proposed camp is not a barracks, but would merely provideovernightshelterfor up to 100 troops using the ranges.
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Kumotori-san features an emergency hut sometimes used by hikers asovernightshelter.
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The seaman took a drink before emptying it to use as anovernightshelter.
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Meals,overnightshelter, and case management services are provided for more than 80 homeless men, in partnership with three area churches.
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The supervisors' pucca huts remain and now provide basicovernightshelterfor trekkers.
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Shortly after, homeless men were able to seekovernightshelterthere.
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The episode documents his efforts to survive and find a way back to civilization, usually requiring anovernightshelterof some kind.
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Just past mile 6 the trail comes to the firstovernightshelterarea (with potable water), where it turns northeast.
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Its primary purpose is to ensure that each clients basic human needs for food, clothing, andovernightshelterare met.
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Their housing and homeless services include group homes, emergency shelters, and transitional living centers that provide housing, food, andovernightshelter.
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Seven overnight shelters are available in the swamp's interior.
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This is a well-maintained backpacking, hiking trail with overnight shelters in several portions of the trail.
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