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zones

  • plural
    of zone.
    zone
    noun
    any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established: The temperature lies outside the danger zone.
  • present tense form
    of zone (3rd person singular).
    zone
    noun
    any continuous area that differs in some respect, or is distinguished for some purpose, from adjoining areas, or within which certain distinctive circumstances exist or are established: The temperature lies outside the danger zone.

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A publicly accessible interactive platform lets people check evacuation zones, routes, and instructions before they need them.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

In fire zones like Pacific Palisades and Altadena, officials are preparing for possible mudflows.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

It has also allowed them to actually adjust to the local time zones.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

Wetlands, steep slopes, flood zones, contaminated soil, or any other number of issues could prevent this new home from meeting local standards.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

These I steer clear of—the soldiers have marked them as quarantine zones.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu