safe harbour

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A harbour that is secure and protected from danger or bad weather.

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Examples (10)

  • During the storm, the ship found a safe harbour to wait out the bad weather.
  • The sailors were relieved to reach the safe harbour after a long and perilous voyage.
  • This bay is known as a safe harbour for yachts and small boats.
  • We will need to find a safe harbour before nightfall.
  • Ancient maps often marked the locations of any safe harbour along the coast.
  • For many refugees, the camp was the first safe harbour they had known in years.
  • The new law provides a safe harbour for companies that report data breaches in good faith.
  • Her grandmother's house was always a safe harbour from the chaos of her family life.
  • Investors are looking for a safe harbour for their money during the economic downturn.
  • The library became his safe harbour, a quiet place to read and escape.