in isolation

phrase

: apart from others : separately
The researchers work in isolation.
Their culture developed in isolation from the rest of the world.

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This is why the low valuation cannot be considered in isolation. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 There are currently 797 patients in isolation or hospitalized, while a further 615 patients have recovered, the data showed. ABC News, 30 July 2026 Calling addiction a disease that breeds in isolation, Beshear worried people would stop seeking treatment for fear of contracting COVID-19. Alex Acquisto, ProPublica, 30 July 2026 Nick Reiner has spent the last seven months in isolation, the outlet had previously reported. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 30 July 2026 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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