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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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He noted the peninsula had once been home to animals such as pronghorn, sea otter, North American porcupine, Humboldt marten, gray wolf, American black bear, grizzlies, northern fur seal and Steller sea lion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The "Dubai Tower" left the eastern port city of Ningbo on Saturday evening heading north, where it will pass through the Bering Strait, then turn west through the frigid waters along Russia's northern coast.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

South Korea's president has proposed talks with its northern neighbour on officially ending the war between the two that is technically still active.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The measurement took place at the Chooz nuclear power plant in northern France.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Her eyes were flecked with so many colors Jason could’ve stared into them all day, studying the changing patterns, the way people watched the northern lights.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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