in isolation
idiom
: apart from others : separately
The researchers work in isolation.
Their culture developed in isolation from the rest of the world.
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The initiative was born from a growing recognition that African producers often navigate industry-specific challenges in isolation.
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 May 2025
Eventually, guilt follows when those indulgent foods are eaten in isolation.
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
Similarly, Bueckers worked more often to create her own shots in isolation, successfully drawing fouls but unable to use that scoring gravity to generate looks for teammates.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 May 2025
And the Thunder turned too often to him in isolation, eschewing his Robin in Jalen Williams, who might’ve been the best player on the floor in a 32-point effort.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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Jamie Lang, Variety, 21 May 2025
Eventually, guilt follows when those indulgent foods are eaten in isolation.
—Christine Michel Carter, Parents, 20 May 2025
Similarly, Bueckers worked more often to create her own shots in isolation, successfully drawing fouls but unable to use that scoring gravity to generate looks for teammates.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 17 May 2025
And the Thunder turned too often to him in isolation, eschewing his Robin in Jalen Williams, who might’ve been the best player on the floor in a 32-point effort.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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 5 Jun. 2025.
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