in a vacuum

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: separated from outside events or influences

The group was operating in a vacuum, cut off from the rest of the world.

The city's riots did not happen in a vacuum. They were caused by recent political events.

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For those of us who needed a reminder that the country was not even forged in a vacuum, start here. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026 The iPhone 18 Pro price increase is not happening in a vacuum. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 As for the recent test, the satellite engine’s test is significant, as such engines must work flawlessly in a vacuum without any possible need for repair or recovery. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 International conflicts, changing trade policies, and political uncertainty remind us that commercial real estate does not operate in a vacuum. — Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in a vacuum

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