northbound

Example Sentences

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Police said they were notified of the missing statue at 20:00 GMT and that the suspects were last seen traveling northbound towards Bromley-by-Bow Underground station.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Three lanes on the northbound stretch of the 5 Freeway at Los Feliz Boulevard remained closed midmorning because of the incident, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

A section of the road northbound at North Water Bridge was closed overnight but the road reopened at about 10:15 on Sunday.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Several lanes on the northbound I-5 were reopened at around 9:30 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2025

Stuart drew up to the side of the northbound road and got out to look the situation over.

From "Stuart Little" by E.B. White