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Sequester

usgb/sɪˈkwestər/Volume
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Privacy IntendedPlay
Used when someone needs to be kept away for confidentiality or peace. SlideThe celebrity sequestered herself in her hotel room to avoid paparazzi.
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Not Always PhysicalPlay
Sequestering doesn't always mean physical isolation; it can be about hiding information. SlideSensitive documents must be sequestered from unauthorized personnel.
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Temporary SituationPlay
Sequestering is often a temporary measure until a specific goal is achieved. SlideThe jurors were sequestered until they reached a verdict.