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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By shifting the focus from isolated incidents to observable patterns of behavior, organizations can foster a culture where feedback thrives.
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Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Deputies believe the shooting was an isolated incident and are asking anyone with information to call 530-749-7777, Option 5.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, as it’s officially known, opened in late 2019 at 3317 Forty Mile Road.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
This could lead to flash flooding, shallow debris flows over vulnerable burn scars, isolated rockslides, and hazardous travel conditions due slick roads.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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Sandro Da Silva, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
Deputies believe the shooting was an isolated incident and are asking anyone with information to call 530-749-7777, Option 5.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, as it’s officially known, opened in late 2019 at 3317 Forty Mile Road.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
This could lead to flash flooding, shallow debris flows over vulnerable burn scars, isolated rockslides, and hazardous travel conditions due slick roads.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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