toward the south

Example Sentences

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Contrary to earlier assumptions that the asteroid came from the south, their analysis shows the SPA basin tapers toward the south, meaning the asteroid likely arrived from the north.

From Science Daily • Oct. 12, 2025

The storm favored areas toward the south, Johnson said, so there were higher totals in Mammoth and June in the Eastern Sierras.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2024

South Korea's military said it believed the rocket carried a reconnaissance satellite and was launched toward the south.

From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2023

In ancient times before Earth’s precession shifted the stars toward the south, the stars of Crux were visible from Europe.

From National Geographic • Aug. 23, 2023

While they walked toward the south hallway, Moss felt like a screen had been lifted.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro