North American
adjective
: of or relating to North America (a continent of the western hemisphere including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the countries of Central America) or its people
North American
noun
plural North Americans
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For North American brands, sourcing in the Western Hemisphere has plenty of pluses in the current climate.
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
And the scale of the challenge — hundreds of thousands of international visitors unfamiliar with North American summer heat — is genuinely unprecedented.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Other Indigenous North American names for the Strawberry Moon include the Green Corn Moon (Cherokee), the Raspberry Moon (Anishinaabe), and the Blackberry Moon (Creek).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Jason Mantzoukas, one of the few North American players so far, is the finest expression of that phenomenon yet.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
In this role, Wright will lead venue operations for the company’s portfolio of North American arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Sixteen North American cities are hosting the World Cup, including four in the South, including Miami.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
What makes the exhibit especially unique is that Arlington is the only North American stop for the international exhibition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The beloved group from Australia, consisting of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt, brought their 2026 North American tour to Riverside, marking their first time playing in the Kansas City area.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Sj Studio, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
And the scale of the challenge — hundreds of thousands of international visitors unfamiliar with North American summer heat — is genuinely unprecedented.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Other Indigenous North American names for the Strawberry Moon include the Green Corn Moon (Cherokee), the Raspberry Moon (Anishinaabe), and the Blackberry Moon (Creek).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
Jason Mantzoukas, one of the few North American players so far, is the finest expression of that phenomenon yet.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 12 June 2026
In this role, Wright will lead venue operations for the company’s portfolio of North American arenas, stadiums, theaters and convention centers.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
Sixteen North American cities are hosting the World Cup, including four in the South, including Miami.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
What makes the exhibit especially unique is that Arlington is the only North American stop for the international exhibition during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
—Lauren Crawford, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The beloved group from Australia, consisting of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George and James Hunt, brought their 2026 North American tour to Riverside, marking their first time playing in the Kansas City area.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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“North American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20American. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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