social isolation
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“They’re not supposed to live in social isolation, so you see a lot of behavioral deterioration when they’re not getting out,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Supporting people into appropriate work, rather than giving them benefits, would have several advantages, say the researchers, including reducing social isolation and increasing mobility and independence.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Loneliness and social isolation are often considered important risk factors for dementia.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Technology has been the alleged culprit behind everything from spiraling anxiety to vanishing attention spans to social isolation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
I should thank Sara for saving me from social isolation, or at least from being stuck with a pair of older kids who don’t want me in their kitchen.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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