isolated

Example Sentences

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Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Isolated by rock from digital interference, cybersecurity experts came back with a qualified yes: The bus could in theory be remotely disabled using the control system for the battery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

"Isolated indigenous peoples are very vulnerable - epidemiologically, any contact could transmit diseases, and even the simplest ones could wipe them out," says Issrail Aquisse from the Peruvian indigenous rights group, Femanad.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Isolated gusts of up to 100 mph are possible in the mountains and foothills, while sustained winds there are expected to be between 30 mph to 50 mph, Schoenfeld said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2025

Isolated victories can be won—even a string of victories—but in the absence of a fundamental shift in public consciousness, the system as a whole will remain intact.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander