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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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However, studies have shown that higher latitudes, particularly in the northern hemisphere, will see the biggest increases in favourable conditions for storms to form, and those that do may be more violent.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

It inflated northern regions and compressed equatorial ones, making Europe and North America appear much larger, while shrinking Africa and South America.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

On Wednesday, he again spent nearly 10 minutes railing against Canada, our northern neighbor and longtime friend.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

Raised in northern France, Delangue has long been engaged in digital collaboration and open systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

One had stayed at the southern end of the camp where we were sleeping, while the other had gone to the northern end.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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