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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However, this doesn’t mean individuals with autism are uninterested in relationships or should function in isolation.
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Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Because long-distance travel was difficult at the time, these styles evolved in isolation, resulting in greater linguistic variation in the region.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Our struggle is interconnected, and true liberation cannot be achieved in isolation.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
This might manifest in isolation from colleagues, personality shifts or refusal to cooperate.
—James Henderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Because long-distance travel was difficult at the time, these styles evolved in isolation, resulting in greater linguistic variation in the region.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Dec. 2024
Our struggle is interconnected, and true liberation cannot be achieved in isolation.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
This might manifest in isolation from colleagues, personality shifts or refusal to cooperate.
—James Henderson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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