quarantine
noun
a strict isolation imposed to prevent the spread of disease.
is quarantining
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present progressiveof quarantine (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The cast is quarantining and will be posted for the remainder of their film at a gorgeous and sprawling English country estate.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2022
Fotieo stayed back in Reyjavik, where she is quarantining for 10 days.
From Fox News ● Dec. 30, 2021
One employee tested positive and is quarantining at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2021
Everyone else is quarantining and planning to get tested or retested, said Amaranth, who lives in Indianapolis.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2021
No visits will be permitted if a visitor is unwell, has any Covid symptoms or is quarantining for any reason.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2021
