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hemisphere

[hem-i-sfeer] / ˈhɛm ɪˌsfɪər /
NOUN
half
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“I think that some of the hemisphere is willing to play along with it because the hemisphere has issues, including security issues, where the U.S. can be of assistance,” Bosworth said.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 21, 2026

On the summer solstice the northern hemisphere is tilted most directly toward the Sun, and the Sun appears directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

As a result, one hemisphere constantly faces the star while the other remains in perpetual darkness.

From Science Daily Jun. 11, 2026

“We have demand picking up in the northern hemisphere globally and so far we’re not really seeing much dent in demand,” says Tracy Shuchart of NinjaTrader Group.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

Pride of place must go to the Olmec, the first technologically complex culture in the hemisphere.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

The biennial Nations Championship will feature leading teams from both the northern and southern hemispheres.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

The new Nations Championship, which pits the best teams from the two hemispheres against each other over the year, demands more stops.

From BBC Feb. 23, 2026

Tye noted that results from these two observatories, located in opposite hemispheres, closely agree with each other.

From Science Daily Feb. 16, 2026

The anterior precuneus, situated between the brain’s two hemispheres, has also been linked to out-of-body experiences.

From Salon May 26, 2025

In recent times, scientists have learned that the two hemispheres specialize in certain skills.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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