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
Separately, the judge said Aidan Kearney, a local blogger who has closely covered the case and is also facing pending charges for allegedly intimidating witnesses, will be exempt from a witness sequestration order.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Pam Richart and Lan Richart, co-directors of the Eco-Justice Collaborative in Champaign, will discuss the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines and ban carbon dioxide sequestration under the Mahomet Aquifer, group officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Some carbon credits provide additional benefits beyond carbon mitigation or sequestration that fit well with corporate policies.
—Dee Lawrence, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
It's injected into legacy oil and gas wells for sequestration.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Pam Richart and Lan Richart, co-directors of the Eco-Justice Collaborative in Champaign, will discuss the Coalition to Stop CO2 Pipelines and ban carbon dioxide sequestration under the Mahomet Aquifer, group officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Some carbon credits provide additional benefits beyond carbon mitigation or sequestration that fit well with corporate policies.
—Dee Lawrence, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
It's injected into legacy oil and gas wells for sequestration.
—Ben Geman, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestration
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In a viral TikTok video, an orange cat's long, boring days of solitude are suddenly replaced with endless joy and play with the arrival of a new little sibling, and internet users can't cope with their special bond.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Many had grown accustomed to the solitude of death row, its stale smell and the frequent rants from inmates in mental health crisis.—
Hannah Wiley,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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The spatial isolation of these colonies would aid humanity’s survival, argues Dr Gee, by allowing genetically distinct human communities to develop that could interbreed with people still living on Earth or elsewhere in space to produce offspring with the best qualities of both groups.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Read: The isolation of intensive parenting Others aren’t as eager to embrace external influences, especially not so close to home.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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With a dedicated concierge handling every detail, from five-star accommodations to experiences and custom travel essentials, Flexjet ensures your Mom will enjoy seamless comfort, privacy, and unforgettable adventures.—
Martie Bowser,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Pick an untouched beach and hide away for an afternoon; while nearby islands are all about seeing and being seen (ahem: St. Barts), vacationers in Antigua usually have a bit more privacy in mind.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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Under apartheid, a white minority ruled South Africa for much of the second half of the 20th century, enforcing a system of racial segregation and political and economic discrimination against nonwhite populations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The people who attained refugee status are part of the ethnic minority of Afrikaners, a group of white people of Dutch descent who ruled South Africa during the period of racial segregation known as apartheid.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
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“Sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestration. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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