northward
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And then, upon reaching Georgia, they should turn around and do a traipse northward to Maine, because next season’s not looking so hot, either.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The northward shift of holidaymakers in Europe is not unique to Scotland or the Nordics.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“If you continue on this trail, you can walk all the way to Maine!” my dad said, pointing northward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
He reorganized his force, then began to lead the Greeks northward following paths they hoped would lead toward the Black Sea, nearly 1,000 miles distant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The day after, being the third day since they set out from Minas Tirith, the army began its northward march along the road.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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