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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Those dreams ended June 14 in a Walmart parking lot in the north Mississippi city of Senatobia, about 40 miles away from Memphis, when 1-year-old Wiley was shot by police responding to a shoplifting call.
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Nigeria is largely divided between Christians in the south and Muslims in the north.
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Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The Rhône conjures Syrah in the north and Grenache-led blends in the south.
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Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Although the North African nation has legalized cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial purposes, drug trafficking remains deeply entrenched.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
Nigeria is largely divided between Christians in the south and Muslims in the north.
—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
The Rhône conjures Syrah in the north and Grenache-led blends in the south.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Although the North African nation has legalized cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial purposes, drug trafficking remains deeply entrenched.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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