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 bill would have required a carbon storage operator to receive approval from a county legislative body or plan commission if the sequestration project would transport or store carbon dioxide outside the county where it’s generated.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Landowners in opposition of the project, many of them from Shelby County, plan to lobby Tuesday against the sequestration pipeline at the Iowa State Capitol.
—Cami Koons, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Carbon capture and sequestration technology is expensive, unproven and possibly dangerous, say detractors like Kerwin Olson, the executive director of the Citizens Action Coalition, a consumer advocacy group.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
The defense invoked the rule of sequestration, which prevents witnesses from consuming information about the trial and discussing the case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Landowners in opposition of the project, many of them from Shelby County, plan to lobby Tuesday against the sequestration pipeline at the Iowa State Capitol.
—Cami Koons, Des Moines Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Carbon capture and sequestration technology is expensive, unproven and possibly dangerous, say detractors like Kerwin Olson, the executive director of the Citizens Action Coalition, a consumer advocacy group.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 30 Oct. 2025
The defense invoked the rule of sequestration, which prevents witnesses from consuming information about the trial and discussing the case.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestration
Noun
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My conversation with Arizona Trail Association Director Matt Nelson at Kentucky Camp had been energizing after so much solitude on trail.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Being outside to me is all about solitude.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
3 Dec. 2025
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Moscow has long viewed Venezuela as a key partner in Latin America, particularly as both governments face isolation and international sanctions.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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There are five memory foam layers that all serve a unique purpose, from the pressure-relief layer for anyone experiencing chronic pain to motion isolation layer catered to co-sleepers.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
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In addition, Zendaya has been spotted wearing a gold band in addition to her engagement ring, and recently spoke about her penchant for privacy about her personal life.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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One of the most compelling points about the island is the ability to have privacy, which is something very, very important.—
Marzio G. Mian,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Others claim the song stems from multiple incidents, including Cooke’s participation in student sit-ins and performances for segregated audiences at venues where management and police spatially enforced this segregation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Dec. 2025
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The first successful case in California, against school segregation, was in Lemon Grove.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Nov. 2025
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Life satisfaction went up, and loneliness diminished.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
11 June 2026
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But those living in multigenerational households reported more social interaction, decreased sense of isolation and less loneliness.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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“Sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestration. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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