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

Chairman Greg Ferraro, perhaps the most pragmatic of the commissioners, is believed to be leaning toward the south.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2024

South Korea's military said the rocket was believed to be carrying a reconnaissance satellite and was launched toward the south from the Tongchang-ri area, which houses the North's main Sohae satellite launch facility.

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

Then Iorek set off down the slope toward the sea again, toward the south.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman