northern

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Most lineages point to northern areas such as northern Indonesia and the Philippines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Turk also deplored Hezbollah's missile and drone attacks on northern Israel, and urged both parties to stop, immediately.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Some cloud will move into parts of northern England and Wales, especially in the afternoon, and it won't be as warm along western coasts.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Growing up in Lancashire in northern England, McKellen never aspired to be a movie star.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The tsar said, “We are also blessed to have Alyosha Popovich, he of unending strength and power, visiting us from his northern city of Rostov!”

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack