below zero
Example Sentences
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"We were people who had money. Now, we've fallen below zero."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Bacteria are remarkably adaptable, thriving in some of the harshest places on Earth, from boiling hot springs to deep freezes far below zero.
From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026
“If we go for a walk, he’s a captive audience, but it’s been below zero here. So sometimes, I’ll interrupt ‘Jeopardy,’” she said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026
In parts of Illinois, for instance, consistent nuclear generation and limited transmission lines to move it out of state caused power prices to actually fall below zero at times when prices were soaring elsewhere.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
As the temperature sank below zero, the men took turns at the oars to keep warm.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
