northward

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After those two dramatic events, of course the graph will point northward.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

It has remained present in South America, and in recent years has moved northward, triggering alarm.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Early humans likely followed migrating herds of reindeer and horses northward into newly opened grasslands that could support grazing animals.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

All of those properties stand close to Coronado’s wide, sandy beaches — which means they all face challenges as waters are often fouled by the northward flow of untreated sewage from greater Tijuana.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Fiver at once said that he would go with him and together they left the wood and set off northward over the down.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams