zoned

Example Sentences

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But the opportunity was thwarted when, in 2023, following pushback from some local residents, his township passed an ordinance that banned large solar projects from land zoned for agriculture.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

She said: "He was much calmer. He was zoned out. I would say he disassociated."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

This purchase was especially fortuitous as the facility was in an area already zoned to permit a medical clinic.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

In Rancho Park, a leafy neighborhood on the west side of L.A., most of the land surrounding a Metro station that opened in 2016 is zoned for single-family homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

These thoughts spiraled in Emily’s mind while she zoned out, watching Liam flick open his Zippo with a lit flame, then whip the top closed.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman