northward

Example Sentences

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The fly has remained present in South America, and in recent years has moved northward.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The district is anchored in the eastern side of Bakersfield, home to California’s once-thriving oil fields, and stretches northward toward Fresno to include swaths of agricultural lands and small farming towns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"In addition, the return of more than 600,000 residents of southern Lebanon who evacuated northward will be completely prohibited south of the Litani until the safety and security of northern residents are ensured," he added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It stretches northward into desolate permafrost regions flush with “oil sands” that produce about nine times as much crude as Alaska.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

On the shore of the Western Sea, it had access both to the easiest sea route northward and to plentiful trade with China.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park