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insulate

[in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-] / ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns yə- /


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Both Utako and Fuki chase after human connections fraught with danger, each trying to insulate themselves from the tragedy waiting at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

While other countries across Asia were reeling from the oil crisis, China's supply of coal helped to insulate its economy from the worst impacts.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Retail shareholders tend to be more management-friendly, analysts say, and their votes can insulate companies from other investors pushing for change.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

There still is a way to insulate your bond portfolio from rising rates, courtesy of rate-hedged bond funds or ETFs.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

It appears that McCandless was saving them to insulate his clothing or perhaps to make a feather pillow.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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