isolating
Example Sentences
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The internet’s vast expanse, once seen as welcoming, is horrifically isolating.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Meta said parents and experts were worried about the ban isolating young people from online communities.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
That point is especially important for vulnerable teenagers whose offline environments may be isolating or hostile.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
It’s bull’s-eye-accurate about how isolating it is to lose a parent earlier than your peers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Jail seems isolating as hell, even when people visit you.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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