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insulate

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


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Makhijani told an associate he took extra precautions because wanted to insulate himself from litigation and that “they were sharks in the distressed world who took advantage of people,” the affidavit stated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

More forcefully, her story punctures the idea that wealth or social status can insulate us from humiliation and loss of agency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

The electrification target unveiled in Bonn was "a flagship initiative" of COP31 that could respond to this crisis and help insulate economies from fossil fuel price shocks, the Turkish conference organisers said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Liberal Democrats also want families on low incomes to be able to insulate their home and install heat pumps for free.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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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