Used when someone needs to be kept away for confidentiality or peace. 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. 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. The jurors were sequestered until they reached a verdict.