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northward

[nawrth-werd, nawr-therd] / ˈnɔrθ wərd, ˈnɔr ðərd /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
northern
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Across the strait, China has also warned of "significant impact" from the typhoon that could move northward after smashing into the south-eastern Fujian province.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

For decades, the U.S. has maintained a program in which these flies are bred in a lab, bathed in sterilizing radiation and released around Panama, which prevents the insect from creeping northward.

From Salon Jun. 30, 2026

After those two dramatic events, of course the graph will point northward.

From MarketWatch Jun. 12, 2026

However, the parasite has advanced northward in spite of these efforts.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

Having no wish to dally, he continued steadily northward.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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