in isolation

Example Sentences

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There is a kind of professional politeness that demands we discuss each case in isolation so no one has to say aloud what the cumulative pattern reveals.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Passengers and crew have meanwhile been in isolation on the MV Hondius, operated by Dutch company Oceanwide Expeditions, after Cape Verde authorities barred it from docking.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Cook’s 1,037% return over the decade through April 2026 looks strong in isolation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Many current DNA robot designs are still relatively simple and operate in isolation, limiting their usefulness in complex real-world environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The creature stood on a bridge and no one else was present; the creature screamed in isolation.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick