southerly

Example Sentences

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Prior to the conflict, vessels usually took a more southerly route through the middle of the waterway.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The dust has been drawn north by southerly winds following Storm Regina which hit the Iberian Peninsula.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The winter solstice is the moment the Sun appears to stand still, directly above the Tropic of Capricorn, the most southerly latitude it reaches annually.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

She added: "This southerly shift has already led to increases in continental droughts and wildfires across the southern landmasses."

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025

The gentle tugging became a sharp, southerly yank.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman