isolate

Example Sentences

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She then isolated a “shock” to child care prices — an event, unrelated to something like a recession or a spike in inflation, that made the cost of care go either up or down.

From Salon

Millions of Iranians have been left reliant on the country's intranet, which supports a wide range of domestic apps while keeping users isolated from the outside world.

From Barron's

Three shootings in a single city within weeks, they argue, suggest not isolated incidents but a systemic problem with enforcement tactics and accountability.

From Salon

“Especially if you’re a touring musician ... your life slowly becomes more isolated. The corners just start coming in,” Styles told John Mayer on Friday on his SiriusXM show.

From Los Angeles Times

Crews tested throughout the process to confirm their remediation work was successful and isolated sections of buildings once the work was complete.

From Los Angeles Times