real zero
AmericanEtymology
Origin of real zero
First recorded in 1900–05 real zero for def. 1; 2005–10 real zero for def. 2
Example Sentences
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At least two major companies, the utilities NextEra and National Grid, have eschewed their own net-zero goals in favor of real zero.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2023
She and others say real zero is an opportunity to reorient the international climate agenda around new priorities, like funneling climate finance to the developing world and protecting Indigenous land rights.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2023
“The truth of it is, the real zero is how much of your mind is on email,” he says.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2019
We see that one zero occurs at Also, since is negative and is positive, by the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one real zero between 3 and 4.
From Textbooks • Feb. 13, 2015
But Francis has apparently turned a deaf ear towards those clamouring for a real zero tolerance policy by the Vatican.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2014
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