the Arctic Circle

noun

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

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From a strategic perspective, the world’s largest island could serve as a perch to assert American military might in the Arctic Circle and establish trade routes in the region to compete with Russia and China. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026 From northern lights sailings to midnight sun itineraries, voyages above the Arctic Circle have grown in popularity. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The results were not ideal — at least not for the 374 Manchester City fans who traveled to the fishing town north of the Arctic Circle only to see their team suffer one of the biggest upsets in Champions League history. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 The latest test mules for the 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 RS are currently undergoing cold-weather testing on public roads in the snow of Scandinavia near the Arctic Circle. Joel Feder, The Drive, 22 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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