Tents

New York Times: Living in Tents, and by the Rules, Under a Bridge

POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: July 31, 2009 2009

And we've been involved in food distribution with the city of Akko and with a partnering organization that we have up there called Tents of Mercy.

CNN Transcript Aug 9, 2006 2006

Hereupon Jacob came to the place, till this day called Tents

Antiquities of the Jews Flavius Josephus 1709

Whereas had the Encampment been formed at first, a few Yards up in the Woods, none of the Enemy's Guns could have been brought to bear on it, nor indeed would they have been able to have discovered where it was; besides the great Advantage of Men's being cool, and particularly after working; but, as it was placed, instead of a cool Retreat, to retire to Rest, after being heated by the warm Labour, their Tents were a hotter.

An Account of the expedition to Carthagena, with explanatory notes and observations Charles Knowles

And therefore he gave to that place the name of Succoth, or "Tents," because he had not dared firmly to plant his foot elsewhere.

Commentary on Genesis - Volume 2 1509-1564 1996

"Tents," like the parallel "houses," is no doubt used by metonomy for the people that dwelt in them.

Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1 1892-1972 1942

Napoleon's views on this subject are certainly interesting, if not decisive of the question: "Tents," says he, "are not wholesome.

Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. Henry Wager Halleck 1843

Tents were pitched alongside the road for the soldiers.

Obama Says Gadhafi Must Quit, Sends Aircraft for Refugees Sam Dagher 2011

Tents were adequate for overnight stays on the road, but when you reached the big city, nicer accommodations were desirable — especially if you planned to stay awhile and do business.

One World, Under God 2009

Tents were, in short, standard equipment for those who flew business class.

One World, Under God 2009