isolate

Example Sentences

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That storm could bring isolated thunderstorms with brief heavy downpours and hail, as well as snow levels down to 5,000 feet, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times

The Kim family has ruled North Korea with an iron grip for decades, and a cult of personality surrounding their so-called "Paektu bloodline" dominates daily life in the isolated country.

From Barron's

Pamela D. Wilson, an advocate for elderly people, has written about people in your situation whose sibling may be isolating a parent and/or abusing their position.

From MarketWatch

She says that helped demonstrate how short meaningful conversations between pharmacists and customers could help the latter group feel less isolated.

From BBC

They weren’t allowed to experiment with mammals, including rats, so they isolated tissue samples from anglerfish, the carnivorous bottom-feeders with razor sharp teeth.

From The Wall Street Journal