from zero

idiom

: from a point at which nothing has been done yet
You'll have to start from zero if you can't find your notes.

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Twenty-six years later, Japan is still struggling to move rates away from zero. William Pesek, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 But then rather then gradually ramping up over a few days, the alternates had to go from zero to 60 immediately. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025 With all that might under the hood, Brabus’s latest creation is capable of shooting from zero to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds and hitting a top speed of 197 mph. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025 Ace Hardware has a DeWalt circular saw with a comfort-grip handle and a bevel capacity from zero to 50 degrees. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for from zero

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“From zero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/from%20zero. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.

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