toward the south

Example Sentences

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Contrary to earlier assumptions that the asteroid came from the south, their analysis shows the SPA basin tapers toward the south, meaning the asteroid likely arrived from the north.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025

South Korea's military said it believed the rocket carried a reconnaissance satellite and was launched toward the south.

From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2023

In ancient times before Earth’s precession shifted the stars toward the south, the stars of Crux were visible from Europe.

From National Geographic • Aug. 23, 2023

Once we crawled around and took a few pictures, we set off for Dirty Harry’s Balcony, which offers beautiful views toward the south of I-90.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2023

Water poured out of the wall and flowed down toward the south.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko