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neutral zone

NOUN
buffer zone
Synonyms
WEAK
BZ demilitarized zone line of demarcation neutral territory

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Terry forced a turnover in the neutral zone in the first period and eventually scored his 11th goal on Strome’s pass from behind the net.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

Baier has worked to keep “Special Report” a neutral zone.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

Andre Burakovsky being out limited their creativity and entries through the neutral zone, something Tatar’s mid-December acquisition helped alleviate.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2024

And he thwarted Joel Farabee on a breakaway chance after a neutral zone giveaway by Burakovsky, who is prone to such mistakes at the best of times.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2023

The best way to do this will most likely be to go to the edge of your territory and noisily intrude into the neutral zone.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel