Example Sentences

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One friend who has been quarantining offered to stay afterward to help me with gifts.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2022

Scott, 67, has been quarantining at home all week after coming into contact in Florida on Nov. 13 with someone who subsequently tested positive.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2020

Scott, 67, has been quarantining at home all week after coming into contact in Florida on Nov. 13 with someone who subsequently tested positive.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2020

I should mention that I am eight months pregnant and my 63-year-old mother has been quarantining with us to help with the child care of our toddler.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2020

Her father, who lives in Northern California, is battling cancer and she wants to be able to see him, so she has been quarantining herself.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2020