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quarantine

[kwawr-uhn-teen, kwor-, kwawr-uhn-teen, kwor-] / ˈkwɔr ənˌtin, ˈkwɒr-, ˌkwɔr ənˈtin, ˌkwɒr- /




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They started quarantine in Houston last month and will continue that as they await the green light for the Artemis 2 lunar mission that's been plagued by technological difficulties and delays.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

When filming resumed, due to the 14-day quarantine requirement, back-to-back seasons were shot and the format was shortened from 39 days to 26.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It needs relief from the oil quarantine and from U.S. restrictions on foreign investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The animal hospital said on social media she would be put into quarantine in a tank for a "few weeks".

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

These I steer clear of—the soldiers have marked them as quarantine zones.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu