isolation

Example Sentences

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Donavan said visitors to her sauna came for a range of reasons, including those looking for a sense of community or to escape a feeling of isolation.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He also emphasised the training Iraqi experts receive from foreigners, vital after years of isolation and war.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Many current DNA robot designs are still relatively simple and operate in isolation, limiting their usefulness in complex real-world environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The closures in Cincinnati and Hazlet, N.J., indicate locations that opened in isolation struggled to perform.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Ah yes. Like a security blanket, Amelia was using her noise-canceling headphones to soothe her sound sensitivity, making her social isolation worse.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari