as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
the segregation of voters while casting their ballots is meant to preserve political privacy
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Recent Examples of segregation
One such weakness is lack of segregation of duties.
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Steel Rose, Cpa, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Hampton House, a Green Book motel during segregation, hosted an opening party where artists and collectors mingled under chandeliers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Parks’ stand for equality in Montgomery sparked a 381-day boycott of the city bus system, and the U.S. Supreme Court banned segregation on public transportation the next year.
1969: The U.S. Selective Service System implemented the draft for the first time since World War II.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, including lack of segregation of duties and expertise in U.S. GAAP.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
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Steel Rose, Cpa, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
The Hampton House, a Green Book motel during segregation, hosted an opening party where artists and collectors mingled under chandeliers.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
Parks’ stand for equality in Montgomery sparked a 381-day boycott of the city bus system, and the U.S. Supreme Court banned segregation on public transportation the next year.
1969: The U.S. Selective Service System implemented the draft for the first time since World War II.
—The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
The company identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, including lack of segregation of duties and expertise in U.S. GAAP.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for segregation
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Picture show Brian Mann/NPR New York City — often known as the city that never sleeps — can also be a place of solitude.Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
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At the top, enjoy sweeping views and the chattering of chipmunks amid the solitude of this trail deep in the woods.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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This is why the Surgeon General has warned of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, which puts Americans at a heightened risk of many serious ailments—from anxiety and depression to a stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and even premature death.Kendra Davenport, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The presence of disruptions such as social isolation, academic uncertainties and financial hardships highlight the need for mental health support systems.Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 10 Dec. 2024
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For her part, Swift explained in Miss Americana why the couple valued their privacy.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Facing a potential payout in the tens of millions at the very least from an invasion of privacy lawsuit over some sloppy editing on a 2022 Blumhouse documentary about a sociopathic fertility doctor, Netflix has emerged having to write a relatively small check thanks to a Midwest jury.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Segregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/segregation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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