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northern

[nawr-thern] / ˈnɔr ðərn /
ADJECTIVE
northerly
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ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the north
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Fall River is one of those northern post-industrial cities that’s been futilely trying to reverse decline for decades, first by bulldozing historic neighborhoods to build highways, and now by constructing breweries and farmer’s markets.

From Salon

By culling the bears -- which can weigh up to half a ton and outrun a human -- officials hope to stem the threat across parts of northern Japan.

From Barron's

He flies nonstop out of Orlando Sanford International Airport to Hagerstown, Md., when he needs to get to northern West Virginia and North Central West Virginia Airport when he visits Clarksburg, W.Va.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials pointed out the envelope bore a postmark from northern Virginia - noting that Epstein was detained in New York.

From BBC

That her quest will culminate in the mountains of northern Italy just two months from now will make it must-watch television and social media video.

From Los Angeles Times