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Sequester

usgb/sɪˈkwestər/Volume
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Privacy Intended

Used when someone needs to be kept away for confidentiality or peace.

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The celebrity sequestered herself in her hotel room to avoid paparazzi.
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Not Always Physical

Sequestering doesn't always mean physical isolation; it can be about hiding information.

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Sensitive documents must be sequestered from unauthorized personnel.
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Temporary Situation

Sequestering is often a temporary measure until a specific goal is achieved.

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The jurors were sequestered until they reached a verdict.
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