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insular

[in-suh-ler, ins-yuh-] / ˈɪn sə lər, ˈɪns yə- /


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Like any insular organization—police unions, the military—the judiciary won’t raise its standards without outside oversight.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

When you’re making something, it can feel so insular.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The CIA turned back to former Chevron personnel who understood the insular working of Maduro’s inner circle and its convoluted oil sector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Warsh has described the Fed as insular and committed to outdated economic models.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

He knows that that sort of insular passion can’t be sustained.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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