North America

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Separately, the company cut its guidance for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31 given the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and recent deterioration in the performance of its North America unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The World Cup begins in North America on Thursday but China won't be there after failing to qualify once again, leaving their sole appearance back in 2002.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"A black face is very rare but there is a heron from North America that is very similar, the little blue heron, but they have different qualities if you look closely."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The World Cup comes to North America on June 11, and our team of journalists will be covering every angle—from the action on the pitch to the economic, cultural and geopolitical dimensions behind it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Grizzlies, by contrast, number no more than 35,000 in the whole of North America, and just 1,000 in the mainland United States, principally in and around Yellowstone National Park.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson