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seclusion

[si-kloo-zhuhn] / sɪˈklu ʒən /


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Last month, a long-delayed review commissioned by Waltham Forest found that restraint and seclusion became "normalised" and a culture developed that allowed "pejorative views of non-compliant children".

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Rushdie lived in seclusion in London for a decade after the 1989 fatwa, but for the past 20 years -- until the attack -- lived relatively normally in New York.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

“Ensuring both security and seclusion, this exclusive property presents a distinctive opportunity for the most discerning tenant and is available for lease fully furnished,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026

The wealthy Vanessa has spent her life in seclusion, waiting for Anatol, the lover who abandoned her 20 years earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

He skirted the edge of the Glade, then, breaking into a run, he headed for his place of seclusion behind the Deadhead forest.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

The report says that programs around the country have reduced restraints and seclusions as well as problem behavior using other strategies to calm students.

From Newsweek ● Feb. 13, 2015

The report outlined 14 recommendations for reducing the number of restraints and seclusions across the state.

From Newsweek ● Feb. 13, 2015

Collecting and publicly reporting the numbers of seclusions and restraints was a good first step, Diaz said.

From Washington Times ● Jan. 17, 2015

And perhaps some voices were whispering that she had changed her lover; for in these rural seclusions everything is known by everybody.

From The Bertrams by Anthony Trollope

After his voluntary seclusions, he suddenly reappeared in his usual haunts, active and feverish as ever, note-book ready to hand, in which he jotted down his thoughts, discoveries, and observations for future use.

From Balzac by Frederick Lawton




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