isolated

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He described the experience in his 1974 memoir Carrying the Fire, saying he felt "truly alone" and "isolated from any known life", but that he did not feel fear or loneliness.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The isolated candidate particles will then be analysed at the Plymouth Electron Microscopy Centre, and their discoveries will be shared on a project website and a public exhibition.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Even so, drawing in local figures has helped to break the "spiral of silence" some Fidesz-dominated rural communities, where opposition supporters previously felt isolated or reluctant to express their views, Zsiga added.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

On Saturday, Ventura County could see wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph, and isolated gusts of 40 mph, starting in the mid-morning and tapering off later in the afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Island life was peaceful and kind of isolated from the rest of the world.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart