northward

Example Sentences

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As rain then spreads northward across England and Wales, it meets the colder Artic air we have had in place over the past week, resulting in the rain turning to snow by Thursday evening.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Lead author Dr. Caroline D. Cappello was intrigued by this different timing of seasonal movement and notes that "northward migratory behavior raises interesting questions about the recent and historical pressures that shape these movement strategies."

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2025

He glanced a moment at his mother, 60-year-old Bouthaina Warda, who was braiding his daughter’s hair, then turned to look at the coastal highway heading northward to Gaza City.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

"Such interactions during the peak monsoon season are uncommon since western disturbances typically retreat northward during this time," said Mr Deoras.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

The pack was still drifting steadily northward, carrying Endurance with it.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong