north

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Prestatyn and Llandudno on the north Wales coast were in the top five with 82% and 70% respectively of their populations "living at risk", the research found.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It will likely be priced at north of 80 times the estimated 2026 sales.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Fatima Mustafa, 39, fled the town of Bara, 38 miles north of Obeid, six months ago.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

For those who want to leave, departure can cost money many don’t have and require documents lost on the journey north.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Instead of continuing north, toward shore, he turned and swam east, straight against the current.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret