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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Scientists say the best time to view them is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time and recommend having a good vantage point with an unobstructed view toward the north.
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Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Two more airports are scheduled to open in Greenland at the end of 2026, connecting Ilulissat in the north and Qaqortoq in the south.
—Anne Cliford, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
That night, the storm system is predicted to develop when an Arctic air mass to the north interacts with a surge of warmer, moister air from the Gulf of Mexico.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Hugging the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Papagayo Peninsula distills the best of this tropical wonderland with its richly diverse flora and fauna, its opportunities for adventure and exploration, and a seclusion that beckons elite travelers to this luxurious enclave.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Two more airports are scheduled to open in Greenland at the end of 2026, connecting Ilulissat in the north and Qaqortoq in the south.
—Anne Cliford, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
That night, the storm system is predicted to develop when an Arctic air mass to the north interacts with a surge of warmer, moister air from the Gulf of Mexico.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Hugging the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, the Papagayo Peninsula distills the best of this tropical wonderland with its richly diverse flora and fauna, its opportunities for adventure and exploration, and a seclusion that beckons elite travelers to this luxurious enclave.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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