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sequestering

Prononciation : [səˈkwɛstərɪŋ]

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Contexte : « isolation »

(verb) to keep someone or something apart from others. It's like when you separate people or things to keep them away from mixing with the rest.

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During the experiment, the scientists were sequestering the samples so they wouldn't get contaminated.

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The puppies were not sequestering; they were playing with each other and having fun.

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Why are we sequestering the results from the first test?

Contexte : « legal »

(verb) to legally take control of someone's property or money until a debt is paid. Imagine if someone borrowed money and you had to temporarily keep their toy until they pay you back.

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The court decided to sequester the assets until the lawsuit was settled.

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The judge didn't sequester the property, allowing the owner to keep it during the trial.

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Will the court sequester the funds until the decision is made?

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