the north
noun
variants
or the North
: regions or countries north of a certain point
The birds migrate from the North.
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In addition to its historical importance, the site provides a boost to the small town of Petersburg just to the north, said David Blanchette, a local journalist who has been involved in area museums including the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield.
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Saleh, who had already led the north since 1978, would go on to rule a united Yemen until 2012, when he was overthrown amid the regional Arab Spring protest movement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The step-up to the under-18s, under-21s and first team in the 2022-23 season brought more variation, as the north Londoner also had exposure out wide as well as in attacking midfield and up front.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
To the north, Canada also slipped down the ladder but remains well ahead of the US, coming in at 18 after hovering around 15 for the last few years.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Saleh, who had already led the north since 1978, would go on to rule a united Yemen until 2012, when he was overthrown amid the regional Arab Spring protest movement.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The step-up to the under-18s, under-21s and first team in the 2022-23 season brought more variation, as the north Londoner also had exposure out wide as well as in attacking midfield and up front.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
To the north, Canada also slipped down the ladder but remains well ahead of the US, coming in at 18 after hovering around 15 for the last few years.
—New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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