Computer models are often used for simplicity, or when studying the real thing just ain't viable, but most look at an isolated process.

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And today, those who advocate violent opposition are being increasingly isolated by Sunnis who choose peaceful participation in the democratic process.

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He looked misplaced, isolated, someone who could easily be the man we were in the process of imagining.

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Rather than isolated, one-on-one transactions, the crowdfunding model puts the entire process on display.

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"In the process of developing this business, some banks have dodged lending restrictions and not promptly isolated investment risk, " the regulator said in a statement outlining the new rules.

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