north
Example Sentences
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Derenoncourt has found that Black Americans who migrated north to growing cities in the 20th century achieved economic gains—but their descendants experienced increasing school segregation and incarceration rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Greater Manchester mayor Bev Craig praised the awards' move north as a "massive moment for our city region", with the 2027 event also set to be held in the city.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Carney later struck a deal with the province, in which he reaffirmed the ban on oil-tanker traffic off the north coast in exchange for its support, and this week announced additional funding for ocean protection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
But it has also sparked a rash of legal complaints, including from two women whose families say they were seriously injured in July on the ride in Valencia, just north of Los Angeles.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Should you find the opportunity to come up north one day, please stop by to say hello in person.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
