- present participle of zone.
zoning
Example Sentences
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Oldenburg was pushing back against restrictive zoning and suburbanization, arguing that fully residential neighborhoods weakened the societal fabric of the United States.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
In cities such as in California, more restrictive zoning led to tight supply, which pushed up home prices.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Animal Care and Control confirmed that the Department of Regional Planning had found zoning violations but did not provide further details.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Government then debates the incentives, zoning and subsidies necessary to land the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
As long as the area has a current Permission to Terrorize zoning permit from the Department of Supernatural Licenses and Records.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Vocabulary lists containing zoning
Human Geography - Middle School
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