as in solitude
the state of being alone or kept apart from others
what would you bring for sequestration on a desert island?
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Recent Examples of sequestration
Azolla’s sequestration contributed to lowering atmospheric CO₂ levels from 3,500 ppm to around 500 ppm, according to an August 2000 study published in Nature—a dramatic decline that cooled the planet.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The politics surrounding carbon capture and sequestration are a bit complicated.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2025
Any process of sequestration should be adjusted as tax and spending estimates change over time.
—R. Glenn Hubbard, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2014
Beyond that the potential sequestration deadline of April 30, and the prospect of the government hitting the debt ceiling deadline perhaps later in 2025 mean that government funding may continue to have market impact this year.
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—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The politics surrounding carbon capture and sequestration are a bit complicated.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2025
Any process of sequestration should be adjusted as tax and spending estimates change over time.
—R. Glenn Hubbard, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2014
Beyond that the potential sequestration deadline of April 30, and the prospect of the government hitting the debt ceiling deadline perhaps later in 2025 mean that government funding may continue to have market impact this year.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequestration
Noun
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Getting out of solitude and isolation can be easier said than done.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Species that lived there were unique, shaped by the constraints and freedoms of geographic solitude.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The damages go beyond loss of learning, a dire consequence in its own right: Millions of families, both children and parents, still carry the scars of stress, depression, and isolation.—
David Zweig,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Long commutes, isolation from friends, and unexpected maintenance costs have turned dream homes into financial and emotional burdens.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Cybersecurity experts have also flagged data vulnerabilities in the app and voiced concerns about the company’s privacy policy.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Payment systems must ensure AI tools meet financial regulations, data privacy laws and consumer protection standards, which vary by region.—
Paul Marcantonio,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The practice, known as Easter Monday, started as a pseudo-holiday for Black domestic workers who were barred from attending the traditional White House Easter Egg Roll due to segregation and many of whom typically had to work during the holiday weekend.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Employ network segregation tactics to prevent privilege escalation and lateral movement by the Ghost ransomware attackers.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestration. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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