isolating

Example Sentences

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The internet’s vast expanse, once seen as welcoming, is horrifically isolating.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

That point is especially important for vulnerable teenagers whose offline environments may be isolating or hostile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Many Americans, research shows, find nuclear family structures isolating and insufficient, with some choosing to delay or avoid marriage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

"And because it's so isolating, I can imagine social media is a real solace for people to say 'I have this experience too'."

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Both involved quarantines—the practice of isolating someone with a highly infectious disease from the healthy population.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French