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Recent Examples of zones
In the video, the LAPD officer can be heard citing California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n), a law that allows law enforcement to tow and impound vehicles parked in restricted zones.
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Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.
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Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The president is legally required under the War Powers Act to withdraw troops from combat zones if Congress does not formally authorize their deployment within 60 days.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The British betting company William Hill predicts that soccer fans will throw back more than 5 million pints of beer in stadiums and fan zones during this year's World Cup.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are forecast across the fire-danger zones, and relative humidity is expected to fall between 8% and 15%, meaning conditions are ripe for any new fires to rapidly spread.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
On-site, stadiums have had LEGO fan zones, with figurines of star players, models of the trophy and legendary players, and the chance for younger fans to engage and take their photos.
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Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There are smart thermostats on the market that can take atmospheric readings inside your home, monitor humidity and temperature across multiple zones, and adjust your settings accordingly.
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Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The results suggest that rocky planets at least 80% the size of Earth can retain atmospheres for 10 billion years or more when orbiting within habitable zones around sun-like stars.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Many areas have been exempted for a variety of reasons, including lots in hillside fire zones and lots in Historic Protection Overlay Zones.
—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The president is legally required under the War Powers Act to withdraw troops from combat zones if Congress does not formally authorize their deployment within 60 days.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The British betting company William Hill predicts that soccer fans will throw back more than 5 million pints of beer in stadiums and fan zones during this year's World Cup.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2026
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph are forecast across the fire-danger zones, and relative humidity is expected to fall between 8% and 15%, meaning conditions are ripe for any new fires to rapidly spread.
—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
30 June 2026
On-site, stadiums have had LEGO fan zones, with figurines of star players, models of the trophy and legendary players, and the chance for younger fans to engage and take their photos.
—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There are smart thermostats on the market that can take atmospheric readings inside your home, monitor humidity and temperature across multiple zones, and adjust your settings accordingly.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
The results suggest that rocky planets at least 80% the size of Earth can retain atmospheres for 10 billion years or more when orbiting within habitable zones around sun-like stars.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zones
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Historical data about the parts of the nation that use the most air conditioning shows a strong geographical trend.
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Zada plans to shoot the movie first on a soundstage with real actors and will decide later which parts work better traditionally and what should be done synthetically.
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Daniela DaSuta, founder of SommSpace in Austin, recommends looking for wines labeled Alto Adige, Collio, Collio Goriziano or Friuli Colli Orientali, all benchmark areas for the variety.
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The city presented three scenarios for Hemphill, which would involve either no change to the current traffic flow, adding two lanes of traffic back in certain areas, or adding them back along the entire corridor.
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In some regions of the country, a lot of that household use is made up of outdoor use, like for watering lawns and filling pools.
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This unique alignment creates an unparalleled opportunity for travelers to combine eclipse viewing with meteor watching, especially in regions like Iceland or Spain, or even locally in North America by seeking dark skies after the partial eclipse.
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Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
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Every few minutes, when the booming sound of fighter jets could be heard, or rather felt, many craned their necks and looked skyward.
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CharlotteFive lands in inboxes every weekday with the food, drink and lifestyle news worth knowing.
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This includes new lands and attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and as a direct result, Disney will continue to partner with suppliers and small businesses across the country to bring these new experiences to life.
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“Zones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zones. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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