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insulate

[in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-] / ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns yə- /


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Still, the authors note that worker retraining programs can help insulate the unemployed from wage losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

For now, China looks better-placed than most of Asia as it can insulate from the price shock thanks to factors like sizable strategic reserves and the ability to fire up coal capacity if it needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But some companies, particularly vertically-integrated ones, price software based on the underlying asset or activity, which should help insulate them from AI disintermediation.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Hiding behind the state law that seemingly legalized Villarreal’s arrest “does not and cannot insulate the officials from liability,” Sotomayor argued.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

I could stay and help protect Oak, help insulate him from Madoc’s influence.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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