northern

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Most lineages point to northern areas such as northern Indonesia and the Philippines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

BBC Verify's analysis of the paths taken by the three ships shows them taking a northern route through the strait close to Iran's coastline and entering its territorial waters.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Turk also deplored Hezbollah's missile and drone attacks on northern Israel, and urged both parties to stop, immediately.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Growing up in Lancashire in northern England, McKellen never aspired to be a movie star.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“We’re ready,” Jet Stone Girl and Jet Stone Boy said, pointing to a cluster of stars in the northern sky.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young