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Archaeology tends to prioritize human remains, so the tiny bones the team had to work with were not all well-preserved or well-labeled—nor was isolating pathogen DNA within them an easy task.

From Science Magazine • May 3, 2024

Although production was isolating due to the pandemic, the duo found a common ground in the exploration of the comically dark story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2024

At the same time, the Ortega government was isolating itself internationally: It expelled the Vatican’s envoy and the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

From Washington Post • Feb. 10, 2023

While I was isolating, this World Cup was breaking records.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2022

The despatch went on to say that should the Ameer decline to meet our request, he should be informed that he was isolating himself from us at his peril.

From Indian Frontier Policy; an historical sketch by Adye, John, Sir