isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
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Examples of isolated in a Sentence
The town remains a very isolated community.
The camp is located in an isolated area.
The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth.
a few isolated cases of vandalism
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The issue at hand was a pattern and not an isolated situation.
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Hylke Faber, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Total accumulations of 2-5 inches of snow are expected for most areas, but isolated patches could see as much as 8 inches of snow.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
For example, with other forms of severe weather, rain may come first, then isolated pockets of thunderstorms with hail or a tornado.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
This would require more connectivity between isolated populations, which Servheen said would enhance genetic diversity and put grizzlies on better footing in the long term.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 Jan. 2025
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Hylke Faber, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Total accumulations of 2-5 inches of snow are expected for most areas, but isolated patches could see as much as 8 inches of snow.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
For example, with other forms of severe weather, rain may come first, then isolated pockets of thunderstorms with hail or a tornado.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
This would require more connectivity between isolated populations, which Servheen said would enhance genetic diversity and put grizzlies on better footing in the long term.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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