the Arctic Circle

noun

: an imaginary line that goes around the Earth near the North Pole

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Situated above the Arctic Circle, Levi is best known as one of Finland’s premier ski destinations and a popular winter hotspot. Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 2 June 2026 Areas closest to the Arctic Circle will have the greatest chance of catching a glimpse of the lights. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 This guy spent years in weather stations in the Arctic Circle. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2026 The storm is literally coming right out of the Arctic Circle and making a beeline for our backyard. Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Arctic Circle

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“The Arctic Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Arctic%20Circle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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