in isolation

phrase

: apart from others : separately
The researchers work in isolation.
Their culture developed in isolation from the rest of the world.

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As health officials monitor those in isolation, the Siberian town is waiting to see if the containment walls will hold. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Conversely, more attractive males may benefit from calling in smaller groups, or even in isolation. — Claire Therese Hemingway, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 Klaviyo merges those interactions for brands to better understand the journey as a bigger picture, rather than viewing each channel in isolation. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Each team picks what works for its specific domain in isolation. — Yu Fang, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in isolation

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“In isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20isolation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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