isolate
verb (used with object)
to set or place apart; detach or separate so as to be alone.
had been isolating
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past perfect progressiveof isolate.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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In a Hollywood Reporter profile, Shannon stressed that K.C. had been isolating their father from his friends and family and became the authority on John's affairs.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2024
The Arsenal midfielder had been isolating from the rest of the squad at St George's Park since Wednesday, but returned home on Thursday.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2022
The entire touring party had been isolating after five members of the coaching and backroom staff tested positive.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2021
They had been isolating from the world, swimming and cooking and trying not to get Covid.
From New York Times ● Jul. 7, 2021
They had been isolating since the start of the pandemic and were surprised to see such crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2020
