Frameset - zero-v

Predicate: zero_in

Frames file for 'zero' based on sentences in wsj. No Verbnet entry.

Roleset id: zero.01 , target, vncls: -

Roles:

Arg0: targeter
Arg1: thing aimed at

Example: ready, aim, fire!

        person: ns, tense: present, aspect: ns, voice: active, form: full

        In making cases, the authorities frequently zero in on alleged
        misrepresentations made by the charities' fund raisers.

        ArgM-TMP : In making cases
        Arg0 : the authorities
        ArgM-TMP : frequently
        Rel : [ zero] [ in]
        Arg1 : on alleged misrepresentations made by the charities' fund raisers

Predicate: zero_out

Roleset id: zero.02 , get rid of, remove, vncls: -

Roles:

Arg0: entity removing
Arg1: thing being removed

Example: graft

        person: ns, tense: ns, aspect: ns, voice: ns, form: infinitive

        They were appalled, for instance, that [he]-1 wanted *trace*-1 to target
        more of the $3 billion Community Development Block Grant program
        to low-income projects and zero out the notorious
        ``discretionary'' funds that have allowed HUD officials to steer
        contracts to political cronies.

        Arg0 : *trace*
        Rel : [ zero] [ out]
        Arg1 : the notorious ``discretionary'' funds that have allowed HUD officials to steer contracts to political cronies