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
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
The Liberal Democrats believe hobbies could be the answer to the UK's growing problem of loneliness and social isolation.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
The result is lower life expectancy, more illness, social isolation and overall pessimism about our society.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 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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