as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
what would you bring for sequestration on a desert island?
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Recent Examples of sequestration
In this case, as a direct result of new IRS Whistleblower Office Director John Hinman’s efforts to revitalize the program after years of decreasing relevance, three whistleblowers received awards totaling $79.1 million (with 5.7% of the sum being subject to standard sequestration).
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Carbon capture and sequestration provides a good example of this double externality.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
This shows that sustainable/regenerative farming practices led to higher levels of CO2 sequestration.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Zoom in: The commitment from the DOE's Loan Programs Office will help Wabash repurpose a coal plant in Indiana to produce low-carbon ammonia with carbon capture and sequestration.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Carbon capture and sequestration provides a good example of this double externality.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
This shows that sustainable/regenerative farming practices led to higher levels of CO2 sequestration.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Zoom in: The commitment from the DOE's Loan Programs Office will help Wabash repurpose a coal plant in Indiana to produce low-carbon ammonia with carbon capture and sequestration.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestration
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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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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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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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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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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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Security and data privacy are critical, so implementing OAuth2.0 or Basic Authentication and setting up secure network controls are essential steps.Dipak Kulkarni, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Due to racial segregation, Black soldiers had only two options for entertainment venues close to Camp Robinson: Washington Avenue in North Little Rock and West Ninth Street in downtown Little Rock.Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The specialized high schools, known as crown jewels of the city’s school system, have failed to admit a diverse group of students and been seen as a symbol of school segregation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestration. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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