as in center
a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
a city that was once ground zero for the insurance industry
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Recent Examples of ground zero
After all, tourists from around the world pay to see sites like the Chernobyl in Ukraine, ground zero in New York City and former Nazi concentration camps in Poland.
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Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Experts say California is likely to be ground zero for Trump resistance over the next four years.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
The fourth largest county in the nation, Maricopa became ground zero for election denial conspiracists in recent years, after GOP lawmakers sanctioned a bogus recount in 2021, run by the Florida company Cyber Ninjas.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Higher education | School shooters California Democrats open special session to Trump-proof state priorities
DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won’t last another Trump term
A California federal court was ground zero for hashing out Trump’s border policies.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Experts say California is likely to be ground zero for Trump resistance over the next four years.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
The fourth largest county in the nation, Maricopa became ground zero for election denial conspiracists in recent years, after GOP lawmakers sanctioned a bogus recount in 2021, run by the Florida company Cyber Ninjas.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024
Higher education | School shooters California Democrats open special session to Trump-proof state priorities
DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won’t last another Trump term
A California federal court was ground zero for hashing out Trump’s border policies.
—Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground zero
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Three-deck Atrium Lobby, Walt Disney Theatre (977-capacity live productions) and Buena Vista Theatre (278-capacity cinema); family and adult pools; spa and fitness center, jogging track.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Avoid using the massager on the center of the throat.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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Her home takes its cues from Milan design, mixing vintage and artisanal pieces, a style Elsesser has been drawn to since her many travels to Italy’s fashion capital.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pyramid of the Magician, Uxmal (Yucatán) Photo by Richie Chan/Shutterstock The Maya were never centralized in one capital.—
John Newton,
AFAR Media,
24 Jan. 2025
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The appeal lies in creating a space where New Yorkers can enjoy exceptional service, free parking (a rarity in the region), and an experience that feels just as special as a trip to Manhattan’s luxury hubs.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Princess Kate has long been a fan of the British eyewear brand, which sells both eyeglasses and sunglasses at its two hubs in London.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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There was also the Folklife Center, a whole store converted into a mecca of everything folk.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Dec. 2024
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Now, the town is an affordable retirement community and a mecca for off-road vehicle enthusiasts.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Dec. 2024
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On today’s episode Coral Davenport, a reporter covering energy and environmental policy, with a focus on climate change, for The New York Times.—
Pat McCusker,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette Senior Writer Jennifer is a senior writer at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Jan. 2025
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Torrez was convicted of murder in the slaying of Amanda J. Snell in July 2009 at a Washington-area military base.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JS Kaga: Kure, Japan The Kaga, which is a helicopter destroyer undergoing conversion into an aircraft carrier, remained at Kure naval base in Hiroshima prefecture, according to a photo shared by a ship spotter on Wednesday.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Many of those players are part of the Jets’ young nucleus, such as Sauce Gardner, Breece Hall, Jermaine Johnson, and Olu Fashanu.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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And team officials also wanted Valančiūnas’ scoring and rebounding to help the young nucleus.—
David Aldridge,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Your hands should be under your shoulders and your knees under your hips, with your back flat and your core engaged.—
Emma Yasinski,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Bulls are unlikely to part with their entire young core at this juncture, but attaching one of these players to a trade could be worth it — for the right price.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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