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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Anything on the surface that creates a shadow and somewhere for little fish to congregate and hide is ground zero for dolphin.
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
In 2020 and 2022, Arizona was ground zero for waves of election litigation and other more creative challenges from former President Trump and his Republican allies.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met at a ceremony at ground zero in New York City, honoring the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, hours after their debate on Tuesday night.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Sep. 2024
As Capital & Main recently reported, the town of mostly Latino farmworkers has become ground zero for an experimental hydrogen-blending project that aims to mix small amounts of hydrogen into existing natural gas lines.
—Ben Jealous, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
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Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
In 2020 and 2022, Arizona was ground zero for waves of election litigation and other more creative challenges from former President Trump and his Republican allies.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met at a ceremony at ground zero in New York City, honoring the lives lost during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, hours after their debate on Tuesday night.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Sep. 2024
As Capital & Main recently reported, the town of mostly Latino farmworkers has become ground zero for an experimental hydrogen-blending project that aims to mix small amounts of hydrogen into existing natural gas lines.
—Ben Jealous, The Mercury News, 8 Aug. 2024
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Red Bike stations are available around the city center for those who want to skip the traffic.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
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The woman was initially taken to a police station and then transferred to a psychiatric center, according to the Telegram channel for the Iranian newspaper Farhikhtegan.Somayeh Malekian, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Israel has repeatedly battered strongholds of Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of the capital Beirut.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Maintenance projects are currently already funded through the city’s general fund, and capital improvement plans are reported to the City Council after going through the planning department, making the current charter section unnecessary.Destiny Torres, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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The park had been a popular hub for riders of all ages, hosting various events and attracting visitors from across California and beyond. Update 11/04/2024 12:44 p.m.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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For The Times) Nov. 3, 2024 3 AM PT For Subscribers Los Angeles has always been a hub for independent creatives, but this past year has been challenging for small businesses.Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Those who love thrifting will also find the city a mecca for preloved vintage goods.Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2024
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The Detroit museum has been a mecca for everyone from Snoop Dogg to Metallica.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2024
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For both Vargas and Bacon, campaigning in the deep purple district has placed their focus on kitchen table issues including the economy, immigration and public safety, rather than spending time highlighting wedge issues.Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Popular on Variety While some of the four hours’ worth of livestreamed campaigning took place in Michigan, North Carolina and Nevada, there was no mistaking that the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh events got the most focus.Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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After Trump’s resounding victory in the Republican primary, the question was whether Trump would enter a downward spiral of grievance, intolerance, xenophobia, and conspiracy theorizing or try to broaden his base with a positive focus on economic growth and national strength.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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The increase was due to a larger asset base and higher yields on investments.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The time to spend big was back in 2018 when the nucleus of a powerful team was in place.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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Remarkably, all of our DNA can fit inside a cell’s nucleus, which is only a few micrometers long.William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Quarterly results Another reason to look past the light water-and-protection sales: Operating margins at both of the core business units were ahead of expectations.Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Inconsistent Messaging Without a solid brand foundation, founders often present inconsistent messages to potential investors, which can cause confusion about the company's core mission and values.Kate Buckley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Ground zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ground%20zero. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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