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Recent Examples of zones
In fossil fuel extraction zones — the Permian Basin in Texas, the Bakken fields of North Dakota, oil regions across the Middle East — lights flicker violently in sync with drilling booms and busts, bearing little relation to broader economic trends.
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Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Travelers visit astronomical observatories, dark sky preserves and aurora viewing zones.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Clear public guidance prohibiting enforcement actions at stadiums, fan zones, transit hubs, hotels and related events.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 12 May 2026
In that spirit, two weeks after Sherrill called out FIFA, her counterpart across the Hudson, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, stepped in with $20 million in public money to make sure that New York’s fan zones—built around giant TV screens in each of the five boroughs—are free to enter this summer.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Some kind of legislation using the six-yard and 18-yard boxes as zones is a possibility.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Its knit upper is also designed with mesh zones that promote breathability to maximize airflow into the shoe.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The private destination, which cost $600 million to build, features sprawling lagoons, beach areas and multiple swimming zones, according to Carnival.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Travelers visit astronomical observatories, dark sky preserves and aurora viewing zones.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
Clear public guidance prohibiting enforcement actions at stadiums, fan zones, transit hubs, hotels and related events.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 12 May 2026
In that spirit, two weeks after Sherrill called out FIFA, her counterpart across the Hudson, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, stepped in with $20 million in public money to make sure that New York’s fan zones—built around giant TV screens in each of the five boroughs—are free to enter this summer.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Some kind of legislation using the six-yard and 18-yard boxes as zones is a possibility.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Its knit upper is also designed with mesh zones that promote breathability to maximize airflow into the shoe.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
The private destination, which cost $600 million to build, features sprawling lagoons, beach areas and multiple swimming zones, according to Carnival.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
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What to do nearby The sea around these parts is where legendary oceanographer Jacques Cousteau invented scuba diving.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Max Schuemann, another righty, hasn’t shown much at the plate over parts of three big league seasons.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Wharton’s ability to punch the ball into attacking areas from deep is the skill that sets him apart.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The bar menu is divided into Indian regions, each with cocktails inspired by the dishes and ingredients local to that part of the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The mining regions remain unstable.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Forlini anticipates bestsellers at the Madison Avenue boutique to be its Ultrafine cashmere knitwear, including round necks, polos, turtlenecks and staples.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The pop-up lands at a time when audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing formats in publishing, fueled by strong fan communities across platforms like BookTok and podcasts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 May 2026
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This year, Cinco de Mayo may be extra special for foodies, since the holiday lands on Taco Tuesday.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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