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southern

[suhth-ern] / ˈsʌð ərn /


ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the south
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For southern Canada, much of the US and northern Mexico, day becomes twilight and breathing outdoors without masks becomes increasingly difficult.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

“After almost an entire summer of southern swell after southern swell, there could be some issues for those vulnerable coastlines,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

The kingdom needs to decide if it will seek de-escalation in hopes of ensuring quiet on its southern border or if its red lines have truly been crossed, necessitating a strong military response.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

England are instead building towards a 50-over World Cup in southern Africa in the autumn of 2027.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

For decades, the northern and southern regions of the United States bitterly argued over slavery.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow



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