drop zone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of drop zone
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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But this time Sunderland are safe and Leeds are nine points above the drop zone, after Wednesday's draw at Bournemouth.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
They are 17th in the top flight, three points above the drop zone, after two wins in their last 10 games.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
The Tricky Trees are 17th in the Premier League, three points above the drop zone, after two wins in their last 10 games.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Valencia's fans, some of whom had waved white handkerchieves during the match in protest at the club's situation, headed for the exits with Los Che 17th, one point above the drop zone.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
The only relief came from the open door at the front of the plane that our instructors—the Black Hats, we called them—occasionally looked out to inspect our drop zone.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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