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isolation

[ahy-suh-ley-shuhn, is-uh-] / ˌaɪ səˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɪs ə- /


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Loneliness has grown into a “full-blown crisis” that two new legislative proposals aim to tackle by providing funding for community groups and research into the health implications of isolation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Again, the review looked at the 11th grade scores in isolation, without considering academic growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Bloom says companies should encourage even fully remote workers to work in the office at least once a month, so that they can connect with colleagues and avoid too much isolation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

The isolation unit at the Laikipia Air Base is intended for US citizens affected by the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Because chemists for so long worked in isolation, conventions were slow to emerge.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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