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 it believed the latest rocket carried a reconnaissance satellite and was launched toward the south.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 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

I've memorized the way to Sophia's apartments, but we go in the opposite direction, toward the south wing of the palace.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton