northward
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The reconstruction from waters south of Africa showed that the subtropical front began moving northward around 3.4 million years ago and continued doing so during the glacial event.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
He reorganized his force, then began to lead the Greeks northward following paths they hoped would lead toward the Black Sea, nearly 1,000 miles distant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
Previous strong El Niños have also brought a lower abundance, and a more northward shift, of market squid, Leising said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
Here in the northward regions were the mines and forges, and the musterings of long-planned war; and here the Dark Power, moving its armies like pieces on the board, was gathering them together.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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