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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That test can take days for results which would leave patients hospitalized in isolation until results are known, says Dr. Doron.
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
While Trump's tax cuts are also mostly popular in isolation, the costs that come along with them (Republican legislators in Congress will mandate other programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid, be cut to offset the lost revenue) could be deeply unpopular.
—G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
Critics argue that the city’s efforts lack coordination, with programs often operating in isolation rather than as part of a unified strategy.
—Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, engaging stakeholders such as industry leaders, academics, and other regulatory bodies reflects a recognition that effective policy cannot be developed in isolation.
—Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 28 Jan. 2025
While Trump's tax cuts are also mostly popular in isolation, the costs that come along with them (Republican legislators in Congress will mandate other programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid, be cut to offset the lost revenue) could be deeply unpopular.
—G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025
Critics argue that the city’s efforts lack coordination, with programs often operating in isolation rather than as part of a unified strategy.
—Pradeep Thomas, Baltimore Sun, 26 Jan. 2025
Furthermore, engaging stakeholders such as industry leaders, academics, and other regulatory bodies reflects a recognition that effective policy cannot be developed in isolation.
—Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“In isolation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20isolation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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