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north

[nawrth] / nɔrθ /




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Because once the World Cup is done and dusted, the Nations League kicks-off in the autumn, with Portugal's first fixture after north America a home game with Wales.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The U.S. belatedly created such a zone for the Kurds in Iraq’s north in 1991.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The tournament then heads north on Friday, with Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto before the United States opens Group D play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

An AFP correspondent saw residents of Tyre, including from the Christian quarter, fleeing and heavy traffic heading north after the Israeli warning.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Normally, Pink Floyd’s “Dogs” would be a weird party band choice, but Dog Street divided the rez’s north side from its south.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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