northern

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Zidane, a second-generation Algerian immigrant raised in the concrete high rises of northern Marseille, was the talisman and face of a multi-cultural Les Bleus team that finally delivered the globe's biggest footballing prize.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

This particularly deprives eastern parts of the country of rainfall and sees a later start to the northern wet season -- though less chance of tropical cyclones.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“We have demand picking up in the northern hemisphere globally and so far we’re not really seeing much dent in demand,” says Tracy Shuchart of NinjaTrader Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Topanga Creek is home to another endangered fish, the small but hardy northern tidewater goby, often described as cute.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I pull out my compass and walk to the northern edge of the firebreak, then stop and listen—nothing but some birds, the wind in the leaves.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz