northern

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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

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

In contrast, the weather pattern is tied to drier-than-average conditions in northern Brazil, increasing the risk of droughts and wildfires, including in the Amazon.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 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

A sectional understanding had emerged whereby northern states had agreed not to tamper with the property rights of southern states.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis