north

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Though the affluent enclave that’s located less than 14 miles north of L.A. had the education factor Farr was looking for, the mother of three was fearful it wouldn’t be fulfilling enough in other ways.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

He fueled up his car and was contemplating a run to the north of Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

According to the Associated Press, Meadows was reported to have fallen overboard around 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Before they head to north London, those present in east London will remember this experience for a long time.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

They were tramps, waiting for the freight that went through north in the middle of the night.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck