Birds sought shelter from the storm.
Meaning: The birds were looking for a place to stay safe from the wind and rain.
Choice of Words: Birds are feathered creatures that can fly, sought means to try to find something, shelter means a place of protection from danger or bad weather, and storm refers to a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and rain or snow. This sentence describes the birds trying to find a safe place to stay during the windy weather.
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