southern
Example Sentences
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The Quigleys fell in love with southern Georgia, but the schooling options there paled in comparison with what they found across the border in Florida.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
On social media, Iranian accounts posted videos purporting to show helicopters searching for downed pilots in Iran’s western and southern provinces, according to a report from Fars News.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
In the Cueva de Mono in the southern Dominican Republic, he uncovered thousands of fossils from what appeared to be the same species.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
"In addition, the return of more than 600,000 residents of southern Lebanon who evacuated northward will be completely prohibited south of the Litani until the safety and security of northern residents are ensured," he added.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
He was now fixed on the far east of the northern shore, on the east of the southern shore, and on the south.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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