isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
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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Although one man pulled the trigger on Charlie, this was not an isolated incident.
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Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
While isolated or modest crypto exposure is unlikely to trigger enforcement action, institutions may want to ensure that their investment policies and rationales are clearly documented, especially in the event of donor scrutiny or audit.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Brooke L. Rollins, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Stay away from tall, isolated trees or other tall objects.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
While isolated or modest crypto exposure is unlikely to trigger enforcement action, institutions may want to ensure that their investment policies and rationales are clearly documented, especially in the event of donor scrutiny or audit.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for isolated
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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