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northbound

[nawrth-bound] / ˈnɔrθˌbaʊnd /


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The capybaras’ stretch of the Pinheiros River is a former no-man’s land; geographically, it’s in the center of the city, and yet isolated, sandwiched between an expressway’s northbound and southbound lanes.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The California Highway Patrol closed all northbound lanes at West Channel Street around 10:50 p.m. and all southbound lanes around 3:30 a.m. at West Harry Bridges Boulevard, CHP Officer Mike Nasir said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The northbound carriageway was also closed for a short time overnight.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The M50 northbound is closed at the M1/M50 interchange, with the motorway also closed southbound at the same interchange and as far as Junction 4 - Ballymun.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It wasn’t their fault the one they were photographed at overflowed onto the highway, blocking all northbound and southbound lanes.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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