isolate
Example Sentences
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An isolated desert city 500 miles from the coast, Yazd is a challenging target for the U.S. and Israel.
"I know to look out for the warning signs – if I'm not sleeping, eating regularly, taking on too much stress or if I'm isolating myself."
From BBC
None of China's crewed launches have been fatal, and the programme is following a long-term roadmap rather than a series of isolated projects.
From Barron's
Both commerce and political reform were on the agenda, and Cuba began to emerge from its isolated existence.
From Salon
"None of this is isolated. It is part of a rapidly shifting threat landscape."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.