from zero

phrase

: from a point at which nothing has been done yet

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And the components doing the work—validation, transformation, reconciliation, monitoring—are worth building as reusable modules from day one, so the next modernization program doesn’t start from zero. — Sanchet Pachpute, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Schwartz says all of that adds up to 700 hours of live sports this year, up from zero just a few years ago. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

The Kp index is a numeric scale, ranging from zero to nine, that describes geomagnetic activity. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 23 Sep. 2026

In news that seems redundant but is meant to be relevant, Conrad’s doctor warns that his impulse control is weakening, which allows Brosnan to go from zero to unhinged at the drop of a newsboy cap. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for from zero

• subzero
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• superhero