The platoon stood ready at zero hour, waiting for the signal to advance.

The mission depended on several zero hours, each marking the moment when a new phase would begin.

Facing unpredictable schedules, many young workers reluctantly accept a zero-hours contract to stay employed.

After being offered a zero-hour contract, Maria struggled to plan her finances because she never knew when she would be called in to work.

Many young people struggle financially because they are stuck on zero-hour contracts with unpredictable schedules.

Many students rely on zero-hours contracts to fit work around their studies, even though the lack of guaranteed hours makes budgeting difficult.