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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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A former CIA officer who flipped a swing House district in northern Virginia twice, Spanberger has now been governor of the commonwealth for roughly four months.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

Iraq can send some of its northern crude through a pipeline to Turkey, but most of the country’s oil production comes from its southern fields, which have no inland connection to the pipeline.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Charities and organisations across northern England have welcomed the government's support for the reintroduction of golden eagles, but say "consultation is critical" to its success.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A third special election in a northern Montreal suburb, also vacant, was too close to call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Pong turned to follow Father Cham’s gaze and saw a pulsing orange glow hovering on the northern horizon.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat