in isolation
idiom
: apart from others : separately
The researchers work in isolation.
Their culture developed in isolation from the rest of the world.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
At least 254 people had been placed in quarantine as of Tuesday, 16 of whom are in isolation, the agency said in a news release.
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Using before and after surveys of its members, Alight saw a 45% decrease in isolation and a 55% decrease in depression after participation in its community programs.
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The health department confirmed that 254 people are currently in quarantine and 16 are in isolation to prevent further spread.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
At least 254 people had been placed in quarantine as of Tuesday, 16 of whom are in isolation, the agency said in a news release.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Dec. 2025
Using before and after surveys of its members, Alight saw a 45% decrease in isolation and a 55% decrease in depression after participation in its community programs.
—Connor Greene, Time, 12 Dec. 2025
The health department confirmed that 254 people are currently in quarantine and 16 are in isolation to prevent further spread.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in isolation
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“In isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20isolation. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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