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However, the Emperor was happy. He took refuge in his closet, where he had a different coat for every hour of the day.

He had, by this time, reached his dwelling, on the EDGE of the burial-ground, and, hastening up the stairs, took refuge in his study.

Some took refuge in the cities of the shemlen, living in squalor, tolerated only a little better than vermin.

British authorities say that British nationals took refuge in a "safe room" inside the building as troops repelled the attackers.

The president took refuge in a Quito hospital before he was rescued in a nighttime raid by loyal troops.

The German ships mostly took refuge in neutral ports or, when intercepted, scuttled themselves.

He took refuge in silence.

As their numbers declined, those who remained took refuge in warmer parts of Europe, nearer the Mediterranean.

Many black families were burned out of their homes and took refuge in local churches.

It was too hot and humid for outdoor activities , so we took refuge in the air-conditioned movie theater .

Around 5, 000 Palestinians fled their homes and took refuge in two UN schools that had been set up as shelters.

The elected president took refuge in another location protected by guards and supporters.

It suddenly began to shower, and we took refuge in the cavern .

During the frequent air-raids people took refuge in their cellars.

Some took refuge in neutral Switzerland, grouping at Zurich in particular.

They took refuge in a cave yesterday.

They took refuge in foreign embassies.

The young Eastwood took refuge in music , teaching himself to play the piano.

eg. They took refuge in the embassy.

Fearing for his own safety, he took refuge in the Dutch embassy in Harare, the capital;