as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
what would you bring for sequestration on a desert island?
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Recent Examples of sequestration
The Trump administration has voiced its support for all manner of geologic sequestration.
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Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
President Barack Obama’s pivot to Asia achieved new levels of strategic engagement with the region in general, and with Southeast Asia in particular, after years of neglect, but it was challenged by caps on military spending imposed under sequestration.
—Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 31 Jan. 2022
This round of shutdown negotiations carries a little more weight because across the board spending cuts known as sequestration may come into force under the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act if no budget deal is agreed by April 30.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Legislative gimmicks, such as budget sequestration, continuing resolutions, and overseas contingency operations, are all part of the problem, and Congress should abandon them.
—Tim Kaine, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2017
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Christopher Helman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
President Barack Obama’s pivot to Asia achieved new levels of strategic engagement with the region in general, and with Southeast Asia in particular, after years of neglect, but it was challenged by caps on military spending imposed under sequestration.
—Michael J. Green, Foreign Affairs, 31 Jan. 2022
This round of shutdown negotiations carries a little more weight because across the board spending cuts known as sequestration may come into force under the 2023 Fiscal Responsibility Act if no budget deal is agreed by April 30.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Legislative gimmicks, such as budget sequestration, continuing resolutions, and overseas contingency operations, are all part of the problem, and Congress should abandon them.
—Tim Kaine, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestration
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Taking place 11 months after the events of the original game, Sam and his daughter Lou have fled to Mexico to try to live a life of solitude and flee the commanding grip of the United Colonies of America (UCA).—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
23 June 2025
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But the land isn’t burdened by a conservation easement, so the next owner can choose whether to build, conserve, or simply enjoy a very scenic version of solitude.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Playing together helps children learn to forge connections with others Online kindergarten could not solve the problem of isolation.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The novel, recently adapted into a film starring Glenn Close, encapsulates Jansson’s love of rugged isolation.—
Patrick Sauer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Additionally, privacy, data security and intellectual property concerns must be addressed when handling sensitive or unpublished research material.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The jury’s decision comes after the tragic 2023 delivery of their son, Baby Isaiah, and months after the couple filed a lawsuit accusing Gates of invasion of privacy, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Shortly after taking office, Wilson implemented racial segregation across federal agencies.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Just like the old rules requiring racial segregation, it’s based on falsehood and prejudice.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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“Sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestration. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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