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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But when these systems operate in isolation, insurers risk creating operational complexity rather than a workflow that actually runs. David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 But your knees aren’t designed to handle that braking force in isolation. Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 Unlike tools that only handle virtual try-ons, customer service automation or package tracking in isolation, Remark does it all and takes clienteling to a new level. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Performance should likewise be assessed across channels, using measures such as total net revenue, customer acquisition, purchase frequency, retention, and returns—not store sales, online growth, or foot traffic in isolation. Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 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 24 Aug. 2026.

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