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seclusion

[si-kloo-zhuhn] / sɪˈklu ʒən /


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In “The Oyster Diaries,” Delery runs into Claude, a “portly fifty-year-old” living in seclusion in an overgrown plantation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Mitch returns to seclusion but is finally able to write poetry again.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

“This is more than a home … it’s a private sanctuary, brought back to life with care, style, and enduring character. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, seclusion, and authentic Spanish charm.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

Altadena, an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, has long charmed artists, scientists and aspiring homeowners because of its seclusion and eccentric nature.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2025

The money bought the family groceries; the infant, diapers, medicine and formula food until my mother could come out of seclusion and resume work as a “washing girl.”

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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