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southern

[suhth-ern] / ˈsʌð ərn /


ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the south
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They added a sloping roof with a southern exposure where they will install solar panels for future buyers who want to charge electric cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“The interesting thing about last year is that it was the southern half of the state that was significantly drier,” said Cal Fire Director Joe Tyler at a wildfire season outlook briefing last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

That said, it will feel pleasantly warm in the strong June sunshine, which will develop fairly widely in southern England, Wales and the Midlands during Saturday after any early low cloud clears.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Meanwhile, Nieto has a plan if he identifies screwworm afflicting cattle on his southern Texas ranch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

His voice was a lot like his sister’s—hoarse, slightly southern.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt



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