isolate
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Because a blockade is recognized in international law as an act of war, governments more often characterize their efforts to isolate an adversary as sanctions, embargoes or quarantines that suggest narrower goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
To isolate the issue, Duffy and Li designed a controlled experiment with people ages 45 to 55.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Upstream production, or the process of getting oil out of the ground, is relatively straightforward; it’s easier to isolate the problem and restart the system quickly.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
"There are other reactive intermediates we've never been able to isolate, just like this one," Lavallo said.
From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026
Mr. Staphopoulos believed that flexing your toes cleared your mind and that once your mind was clear, it was easy to isolate your objectives and figure out what to do next.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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