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isolation

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


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Their first-of-its-kind observational study, published in Nature Communications, found that loneliness and social isolation were associated with the loss of nearly six years of life free from mental disorders such as depression and anxiety.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

The country has experience containing several Ebola outbreaks, including through surveillance, contact tracing and the isolation of suspected cases.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

That distinction suggests loneliness and social isolation may require different approaches when it comes to protecting health.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

He was placed in isolation while his condition deteriorated.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

In 1992, in Yugoslavia, however, Bobby Fischer’s only crime was to play chess again, after years of isolation.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

File on 4 Investigates the use of internal isolations in secondary schools in England and hears from parents and students who say such techniques are affecting their mental health.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

And though he has only been in isolation 11 times, per Synergy’s data, the Clippers are scoring 1.3 points per such possession, the third-highest average out of 75 players with a minimum of 10 isolations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2023

In the first and even second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, multi-week quarantines and isolations were common for many Americans, especially children.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2023

It features some bird motion — pecking isolations, swooping flocks.

From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2022

Single file is the invariable rule in all these mountain excursions, and after a time the isolations of this mode of travelling adds to its wearisomeness.

From An American Girl Abroad by Adeline Trafton




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