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as in to isolate
to set or keep apart from others
sequestered the woman until she was no longer contagious
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as in to confiscate
to take ownership or control of (something) by right of one's authority
police found and sequestered several illegal weapons
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Recent Examples of sequester
This is because the world's oceans sequester vast quantities of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
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Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
On that note, while England at that time was strictly sequestered society and enforced attendance at Protestant Church or be brought to court, looking at Shakespeare’s plays, there was this huge counterculture, this cross-current of other beliefs.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
In reality, Roper was planning to return to England, where his other son, Danny (Noah Jupe), has been sequestered at a boarding school.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Old growth forests are especially prized for their ability to sequester large amounts of carbon and provide for other life forms.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
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Ben Mather, Space.com, 7 Feb. 2026
On that note, while England at that time was strictly sequestered society and enforced attendance at Protestant Church or be brought to court, looking at Shakespeare’s plays, there was this huge counterculture, this cross-current of other beliefs.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
In reality, Roper was planning to return to England, where his other son, Danny (Noah Jupe), has been sequestered at a boarding school.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Old growth forests are especially prized for their ability to sequester large amounts of carbon and provide for other life forms.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Jan. 2026
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Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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The team landed on a waterfront house in Bellport, Long Island, which was easily accessible for the crew while appearing isolated.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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Authorities have also moved to suspend bank accounts, block SIM cards and confiscate the property of protesters' relatives or people who publicly express support for them, said Musa Barzin, an attorney with Dadban, citing reports from families.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her employee badge, keys and computer were confiscated, according to the memo.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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While Western thought often separates the two, in Chinese culture, emotion and reason are more deeply intertwined.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman, who separated from his wife, Laura, in 2021, has denied the allegations.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The trooper then removed Jackson from the vehicle.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Jailbreaking in this context refers to a process that removes software restrictions placed on a piece of hardware.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mills said the information about his past gave him pride about the strength of his ancestors who survive during a time when they were segregated — even in death.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The school was poorly funded, riven by gang violence, and deeply segregated by race and class.—
Gioia Woods,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Washington has upped pressure in a bid to replace Havana’s communist regime, cutting off oil shipments and, by extension, the economy.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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First responders cut off her camo shorts to care for her that day, and a photo of the shorts was shown in court.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Sequester.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequester. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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