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hemisphere

[hem-i-sfeer] / ˈhɛm ɪˌsfɪər /
NOUN
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During the northern hemisphere summer, warm waters associated with El Nino can fuel hurricanes in the central and eastern Pacific, while hindering their development in the Atlantic Ocean.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Shortages of rubber and chemical components have already been reported in Asia, and a prolonged war could affect grain prices when the northern hemisphere has to purchase fertilizers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“It was driven by the largest size hemisphere I could get in acrylic to make the visor,” Shearn, based in Colorado, said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Now we are past the spring equinox, the northern hemisphere starts to get more daylight and a strengthening Sun.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I found Kilvin in his office, etching runes into a hemisphere of glass for another hanging lamp.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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