But the Japanese, having built cars in the region since the 1960's, have been largely insulated from competition by such protectionism.

The new program is largely insulated from legislative and gubernatorial oversight.

While export-focused manufacturers are more accustomed to working with foreign investors, small companies are still largely insulated from outsiders.

News that Chinese leaders are largely insulated from Beijing's famously foul air comes at a time of unusually heavy pollution in the capital.

The fund was largely insulated from the Philippine market last year, since three-fourths of its assets were in cash.

Anyway, he was largely insulated from the water's temperature, as he was from its density.

Sorgul led a protected life, largely insulated from Danes, while her young husband went out to study architecture.

But the wealthy elites and military rulers still seem largely insulated from this pressure.

For months, the American economy has been largely insulated from the Asian downturn.

Blue-collar workers will be largely insulated from layoffs.