hot zone
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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California has been a hot zone for the H5N1 outbreak, representing the vast majority of infected cattle herds, and more than half the people sickened by the virus.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024
Tens of thousands of college students attended schools like Pace University and the Borough of Manhattan Community College in the WTC hot zone.
From Salon • Mar. 1, 2023
The lawsuit highlighted Poplar Point on the Anacostia as a particular hot zone of contamination.
From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2022
He said rapid evacuation of casualties from the "hot zone" and getting them to hospital was the biggest priority in responding to any mass casualty incident.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2022
The team exited from the hot zone in pairs, and stood around on the grass in their civilian clothes, looking pale, weak, and thoughtful.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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