insulate

Example Sentences

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To catch up, Volkswagen has sought to insulate its floundering Chinese business from the Eurocentric designs and slow decision-making of its German headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

While other countries across Asia were reeling from the oil crisis, China's supply of coal helped to insulate its economy from the worst impacts.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The move came after Sandisk CEO David Goeckeler told investors last week that the company’s use of long-term customer agreements will help insulate it from downturns.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Public finances, meanwhile, are under increasing strain from the costs of the Iran conflict and programs designed to insulate households and businesses from higher energy costs.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Instead of living in concert with the land, instead of relying on the country for sustenance as the natives did, he attempted to insulate himself from the northern environment with ill-suited military tools and traditions.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer