zone

Example Sentences

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“I pitched around the zone a lot so they couldn’t do damage.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

“We only proceeded with loading after the entire crew voted in favor of it,” he said, “and the shipowner also provided us with a war zone allowance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Deputy governor for Khuzestan province, Valiollah Hayati, told the Fars news agency that three companies in the zone were hit, adding that it was unknown yet if there were any deaths.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

It means they will effectively take the place of the fourth‑bottom team - the position they currently occupy - even if they collect enough points to finish outside the relegation zone.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Few people could tolerate the gray zone for long, but this was the place where George Blake found his true calling—and his real powers as a spy.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau