neutral zone
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Parton was a virtuoso at staying, if not apolitical, at least a neutral zone of relatability for conservatives and leftists alike, each of whom had ways to read their lives into her storytelling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
The Kings have had success with that system, which uses three players to clog up the neutral zone and make it difficult for opponents to enter the offensive zone in control.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024
Andre Burakovsky being out limited their creativity and entries through the neutral zone, something Tatar’s mid-December acquisition helped alleviate.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
Wallace was called for lining up in the neutral zone on a fourth-and-5 punt, gifting Los Angeles a first down, and a pass interference penalty on Kyle Hamilton put the Rams in the red zone.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 10, 2023
The best way to do this will most likely be to go to the edge of your territory and noisily intrude into the neutral zone.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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