in seclusion

idiom

: away from other people
After his wife died he lived in seclusion.

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Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025 The Boss Cat Bed can swivel to suit both cats who want to supervise their kingdom and those who prefer to sleep in seclusion. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The three-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Glen Ellen, stands peacefully in seclusion on 3 acres, looming over the famous California wine country views. Tj MacIas, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025 Before she was first questioned by police, Hemme was in seclusion and physically restrained. Antonio Planas, NBC News, 19 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for in seclusion

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“In seclusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20seclusion. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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