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insulate

[in-suh-leyt, ins-yuh-] / ˈɪn səˌleɪt, ˈɪns jə- /


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But, in effect, this radically tipped the balance of power in favor of a series of headstrong police chiefs, who sought to insulate the department from political interference.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

But even stable banking systems cannot insulate economies from ships sinking, harvests failing or strikes closing mines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Arrington has been finding old-school ways to better insulate his farm from the problems affecting far-flung supply chains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

While other countries across Asia were reeling from the oil crisis, China's supply of coal helped to insulate its economy from the worst impacts.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“This will insulate you from the cold,” she said.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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