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isolation

[ahy-suh-ley-shuhn, is-uh-] / ˌaɪ səˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɪs ə- /


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Together, these genomic signals suggest that these leopards are small because they’ve adapted that way, and not only because of isolation or genetic drift.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

From a gas crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell" to the shimmering marble buildings of its capital, Turkmenistan is tentatively opening up to tourists after decades of isolation.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

In 2021, Japan appointed a minister to tackle social isolation and rising rates of suicide.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

"Because that's the work of democracy: being neighbourly, taking care of public spaces. How do we love enjoying each other, shaking out of the isolation and division that have crept too deeply into our lives."

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The most difficult test, in her opinion, was the isolation chamber where she remained in total darkness.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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