in a vacuum

phrase

: separated from outside events or influences

The group was operating in a vacuum, cut off from the rest of the world.

The city's riots did not happen in a vacuum. They were caused by recent political events.

Examples of in a vacuum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the years of working on the project, Soderbergh realized that highlighting Spielberg’s incredible use of framing, staging, and editing captured only part of the job, since these decisions weren’t made in a vacuum. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2026

The Warning Signs Are Getting Harder To Ignore The latest industry warning did not emerge in a vacuum. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

While the referendum debate has almost entirely centered on the economy – for example, the potential impact of joining the Eurozone and changing fishing policy – the vote is not happening in a vacuum. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Maryland would not be operating in a vacuum if the legislature were to successfully pass the NyKayla Strawder Act. — Brittany Berlin, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026