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
In this case, as a direct result of new IRS Whistleblower Office Director John Hinman’s efforts to revitalize the program after years of decreasing relevance, three whistleblowers received awards totaling $79.1 million (with 5.7% of the sum being subject to standard sequestration).
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Carbon capture and sequestration provides a good example of this double externality.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
This shows that sustainable/regenerative farming practices led to higher levels of CO2 sequestration.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Zoom in: The commitment from the DOE's Loan Programs Office will help Wabash repurpose a coal plant in Indiana to produce low-carbon ammonia with carbon capture and sequestration.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024
Carbon capture and sequestration provides a good example of this double externality.
—William Nordhaus, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2021
This shows that sustainable/regenerative farming practices led to higher levels of CO2 sequestration.
—Liz Thach, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Zoom in: The commitment from the DOE's Loan Programs Office will help Wabash repurpose a coal plant in Indiana to produce low-carbon ammonia with carbon capture and sequestration.
—Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
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To get an even bigger taste of solitude, plan a trip during the winter, which is considered to be the park's offseason.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bottlenose Dolphins ‘Smile’ During Playful Interactions Bottlenose dolphins are happy to engage in these many forms of play, either in solitude or with others.Scott Travers, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The presence of disruptions such as social isolation, academic uncertainties and financial hardships highlight the need for mental health support systems.Jenelyn Russo, Orange County Register, 10 Dec. 2024
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This is why the Surgeon General has warned of an epidemic of loneliness and isolation, which puts Americans at a heightened risk of many serious ailments—from anxiety and depression to a stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and even premature death.Kendra Davenport, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Situated behind gates with plenty of mature trees in the yard for the utmost privacy, the Hamptons-style dwelling is a veritable retreat.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, the legislation, aimed at empowering local law enforcement to track and potentially neutralize unidentified drones, was opposed by Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, citing concerns over privacy.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Due to racial segregation, Black soldiers had only two options for entertainment venues close to Camp Robinson: Washington Avenue in North Little Rock and West Ninth Street in downtown Little Rock.Helaine Williams, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The specialized high schools, known as crown jewels of the city’s school system, have failed to admit a diverse group of students and been seen as a symbol of school segregation.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Sequestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequestration. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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