ghettoization

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Noun
  • The Midtown side of Broadway was restricted to only Blacks during the segregation era, Robinson said, going into the 1960s and 70s.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
  • They were found guilty and released from segregation on March 10, 2021.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Walking breaks us vast neighborhood travelers out of isolation and builds or renews connections.
    Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The resolution served to underscore Iran’s isolation amid the nearly two-week war, even as Qatar and Oman — historically friendly countries toward Tehran — push for diplomacy.
    Laura Kelly, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.
    STEPHEN WERTHEIM, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Water damage and mold meant people trying to bring the building back to life have had to strip out insulation, conduct asbestos abatements and shut off unsafe parts of the chapel.
    Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Additionally, Ferrari says that each of the fabric options utilizes a five-layer construction that will provide the same sound and heat insulation as one of its retractable hardtops.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • However, Cliff Higley, who lives on the dead-end street next to Sanctuary Church, moved to the area because of the solitude.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • As the only commercial property on Cumberland Island, peace and solitude are guaranteed with any stay at the Greyfield Inn.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While such capabilities offer much promise, experts have also flagged potential security and privacy issues with granting AI agents, such as those from OpenClaw, access to local devices.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
  • That raises serious concerns about privacy, dignity, and the well-being of kids who just want to belong and participate like their peers.
    Austen Erblat, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The original 15-room home could only be reached by helicopter or yacht (the Transpeninsular Highway wasn't built until 1970) and the seclusion attracted Hollywood stars like John Wayne and Lucille Ball.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The hotel, located in the popular beach town of Ksamil, is tucked away in a private corner of the community, providing easy access to its famed nightlife and delicious restaurants, but just far away enough to offer the right amount of seclusion.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Ghettoization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ghettoization. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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