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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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The southern hemisphere contains more of the planet's ocean water than the northern hemisphere and so exerts a bigger influence on average sea temperatures.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

The other book went first to a warehouse in Kenosha, Wis., then to a spot in northern Las Vegas at an intersection with at least two Amazon facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

According to Coface, just 3.5 percent of the current traffic between East Asia, northern Europe and North America could actually shift to Arctic routes.

From Barron's Aug. 22, 2026

Still, the tariffs on about $20 billion of imports affect only a fraction—about 5%—of what the U.S. purchases from its northern neighbor.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 22, 2026

The images in the northern doorway were even worse.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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