zero
noun
the figure or symbol 0, which in the Arabic notation for numbers stands for the absence of quantity; cipher.
has zeroed
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present perfectof zero (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The company has zeroed in on Gen Z’s desire for experiences through its roughly 40 Ralph’s Coffee shops, trucks and kiosks, which have a vintage-inspired feel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
But beyond bikes, India has zeroed out import taxes on satellite ground installations, benefiting US exporters who supplied $92m worth in 2023.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2025
While the corporate news media has zeroed in on newly elected President Fain, there’s been less attention to the deep bench of regional leadership who were part of the grassroots revival.
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2023
Now, new research has zeroed in on one of the hardest hit groups: people with schizophrenia.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 15, 2023
By every indication, the NFL has zeroed in on the Bills or Broncos playing at the Rams in the traditional Thursday night game that opens the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2022
