northerly
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Elida began moving in a more northerly direction a few days ago, and is expected to cause high surf.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The areas most exposed to this northerly wind will be northern and eastern Scotland, as well as eastern England.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Undersea tunnels connecting some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years, under plans expected to be approved on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
If Brora Rangers win the play-off, they would become the most northerly team in UK professional football.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Second, the Greeks knew from their travels that the North Star appeared lower in the sky when viewed in the south than it did in more northerly regions.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
There are hints that cold northerlies could return in mid-February, increasing the risk of seeing snow showers.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2024
The northerlies are the troublemakers, kicking up the Gulf Stream into fearsome lumps that sometimes keep the commercial boats at home.
From Time Magazine Archive
