isolation

Example Sentences

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She says people can develop tunnel vision, judging a single choice in isolation, when what's needed is a wider perspective that puts one moment into the context of many.

From BBC

Mark, who was self-employed, was unable to work for six months as he tried to support her and Ethan, which meant "no money coming in, mortgage to pay and then the isolation, the loneliness".

From BBC

Born in 1991 after a war of independence against former dictator General Siad Barre, it has grappled with decades of isolation ever since.

From BBC

But since its unilateral declaration of independence in 1991, it has grappled with decades of isolation.

From Barron's

"The combination of youth and ancient chemistry suggests this star didn't evolve in isolation. It likely acquired extra mass from a companion, either through a merger or by absorbing material when the black hole formed."

From Science Daily