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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 researchers noticed something unusual during early summer in the Martian northern hemisphere.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

Ms. Ferrer’s wide-ranging history uncovers the deep links between the island and its northern neighbor that have existed since the era when Havana was larger than any city in the 13 colonies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

But the celebrations come amid growing concerns over air pollution, particularly in northern India.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Most notably, they created apprenticeship programs across various departments — including camera, sound, production design, catering — to teach Inuit and other local northern residents about the filmmaking process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

At that time, our village was really far away from the school, near the northern border of Kenya.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola


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