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isolation

[ahy-suh-ley-shuhn, is-uh-] / ˌaɪ səˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɪs ə- /


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Scientists believe island isolation, along with lower levels of predators and competition, creates conditions that can push evolution in unusual directions.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

His family said that he was held in isolation for about 20 days, it added.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The international medical charity, widely known by its French initials, MSF, donated tents to serve as makeshift isolation wards.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The geopolitical bottleneck does not operate in isolation.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I had imagined her to be proud in her isolation from the sisters, but she seems glad of my company.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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