insulate

Example Sentences

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“However, valuations were partially insulated by more modest moves in multiples, suggesting the market was willing to partially look through these,” Jefferies says.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oligodendrocytes, the cells that produce myelin to insulate nerve fibers, expressed fewer genes required for maintaining and regenerating the myelin sheath.

From Science Daily

Since replacing windows can cost enough arms and legs to make a human centipede, it’s worth looking into adding interior insulating layers to your existing windows.

From The Wall Street Journal

Profits from Comcast’s broadband and wireless businesses insulate the company somewhat from the ad sales slump affecting many of its peers, giving it cash to invest in streaming.

From New York Times

"Our laws enable the lead corporations to avoid responsibility and use intermediaries to insulate themselves," said Terri Gerstein, director of the state and local enforcement project at Harvard Law School's Labor and Worklife Program.

From Reuters