the Pacific Northwest

noun

: the northwestern part of the U.S. near the Pacific coast

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Inspired by a golden eagle native to the Pacific Northwest region, the puppet features the studio’s first fully articulated bird wings, designed to open and collapse like those of a real bird. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026 From towering volcanoes to fish-flying markets, the Pacific Northwest packs a remarkable range of experiences into one corner of the country. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 Officials said the exhibit examines the complex lives of orcas, including their communication, social structures and role as apex predators, while also highlighting their cultural significance to Indigenous communities of the Pacific Northwest Coast. City News Service, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026 Fortunately, the carpenter ant species common in the South typically don’t cause as much damage—and rarely structural issues—as the species found in the Pacific Northwest and Northeast. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Pacific Northwest

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“The Pacific Northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pacific%20Northwest. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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