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
In South Florida, North Shore Medical Center, which has seen cutbacks and layoffs this year, is ground zero of Steward’s financial crisis.
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 July 2024
The way that was smothered was ground zero of how the West would deal with this independence and non-aligned movement was actually what happened in the Congo, the overthrow and the murder of Patrice Lumumba.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
Anything on the surface that creates a shadow and somewhere for little fish to congregate and hide is ground zero for dolphin.
—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
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Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 19 July 2024
The way that was smothered was ground zero of how the West would deal with this independence and non-aligned movement was actually what happened in the Congo, the overthrow and the murder of Patrice Lumumba.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
Anything on the surface that creates a shadow and somewhere for little fish to congregate and hide is ground zero for dolphin.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ground zero
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European Wax Center continues to focus on maintaining its brand position and ensuring consistent service delivery across its network of centers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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And after having watched their team get beaten 5-0, many Maccabi fans made their way back to their hotels and the city center.Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 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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The race for the seat in the 7th District, which is anchored by Lansing but covers suburban and rural areas stretching out from the state capital, was considered one of the most competitive congressional contests in Michigan, if not nationally, headed into the election season.Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Some of the biggest stars in Latin music will gather Thursday for the 25th anniversary of the Grammys in Miami — a hub of Latin American culture and the headquarters of the Latin Recording Academy.Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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After over two years of planning, delays, and construction, Gilroy celebrated the transformation of a back alley into a public pedestrian plaza in a move that officials say will bring new life into downtown and serve as a hub of activity in the city.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 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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Whereas some adaptations place Scrooge firmly at the center of your focus, this one emphasizes the rewards of being part of a community, ranging from warm celebrations full of dancing, food and games to something as simple as a nod and smile to a stranger on the street.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Building off this focus on technique, a good strength training program for youth should progress from simple movements to more complex movements and lighter weights to heavier weights, taking into consideration that not all youth will adapt at the same rate.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 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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The core question, however, is whether these changes will be enough to help Starbucks compete in a crowded market, according to Deidre Popovich, an associate professor of marketing at Texas Tech University.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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The system, which has 50 stations across all five counties in the core Bay Area, has a total ridership of more than 4.8 million.Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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