northward

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"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

As rain then spreads northward across England and Wales, it meets the colder Artic air we have had in place over the past week, resulting in the rain turning to snow by Thursday evening.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Lead author Dr. Caroline D. Cappello was intrigued by this different timing of seasonal movement and notes that "northward migratory behavior raises interesting questions about the recent and historical pressures that shape these movement strategies."

From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2025

“As the New World Screwworm flies northward, they may start to see people at the borders — through the cattle industry — get them, too.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

Frodo now led the way, northward as near as he could guess, among the stones and boulders lying thick at the bottom of the great ravine.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien