zone

Example Sentences

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The problem: Naval escorts for tankers through such a narrow waterway in a war zone would be nearly impossible, say allied officials and military experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 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

Barger, whose district includes the Eaton fire zone in and around Altadena, said this week that she defended the local permitting process to Zeldin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Even though it was only mid-afternoon, zone 20 was draped in shadow, and deserted.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda