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sequestering

/sɪˈkwɛstərɪŋ/ /səˈkwɛstərɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw.

Examples :

"The jury is sequestering themselves in a hotel tonight to avoid outside information about the trial. "
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Illustration coordination

coordination noun

/koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect.

"The team's excellent coordination allowed them to complete the project ahead of schedule. "

Illustration automatically

automatically adverb

/ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/

In an automatic manner.

"The coffee machine automatically dispenses hot water when you press the button. "

Illustration underground

underground noun

/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

"My brother uses the underground to get to work every day. "

Illustration atmosphere

atmosphere noun

/ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/

The gases surrounding the Earth or any astronomical body.

"The atmosphere was thick with the smell of popcorn, as the kids gathered for the movie night. "

Illustration themselves

themselves pronoun

/ðəmˈsɛlvz/

The reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun. The group of people, animals or objects previously mentioned, as the object of a verb or following a preposition (also used for emphasis).

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration sequestered

sequestered verb

/sɪˈkwɛstərd/ /səˈkwɛstərd/

To separate from all external influence; to seclude; to withdraw.

"The jury was sequestered in a hotel so they could focus on the case without outside influence. "

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temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

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independent noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

A candidate or voter not affiliated with any political party, a freethinker, free of a party platform.

"The independent candidate ran for student council, appealing to voters who weren't loyal to any particular group. "

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information noun

/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/

That which resolves uncertainty; anything that answers the question of "what a given entity is".

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

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sequestration noun

/ˌsiːkwəˈstreɪʃən/ /ˌsɛkwəˈstreɪʃən/

The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.

"The sequestration of the jury ensured an unbiased verdict in the high-profile trial. "

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embezzlement noun

/ˌəmˈbɛzəlmənt/

The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.

"The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds. "