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isolated

[ahy-suh-ley-tid, is-uh-] / ˈaɪ səˌleɪ tɪd, ˈɪs ə- /


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The intimidation of Singh’s tournament was not an isolated incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"It wasn't an isolated incident and that's obviously why Deborah Latewood is being held responsible," the officer said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

While the Artemis II crew’s daily life was broadcast live down to millions on Earth, Hansen said onboard the team was isolated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

There may be isolated cases in which an extension can be part of a strategy, according to Michael Pumphrey, a wealth adviser at Tanglewood Total Wealth Management.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

After riding half the night on the deserted road south from Surrattsville, Booth and David Herold neared their destination—an isolated farmhouse a few miles north of a village called Bryantown.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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