- present participle of zone.
zoning
Example Sentences
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Mitchell was also named the president of the group, which was promising to “focus on policy areas like taxation, economic development incentives, deregulation and zoning at the state and local level.”
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
There the zoning ordinance of 1916 mandated that tall buildings step back at certain prescribed heights, making sure the streets did not come to resemble the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
It also designates all existing and active idle wells as “nonconforming uses,” meaning they may only operate during the phaseout period and are no longer compliant with current zoning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Other provisions would help communities convert underused buildings into housing, modernize zoning rules and provide grants and loans for rebuilding aging homes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
“That’s what you get for zoning out. What were you thinking about?”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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Human Geography - Middle School
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