the north
noun
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or the North
: regions or countries north of a certain point
The birds migrate from the North.
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Kuelap Fortress, considered the Machu Picchu of the north, is a striking wonder perched on top of a cliff that likely served as a religious center.
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Jen Richt, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
In periods of drought, though, Israel draws water from the Sea of Galilee to the north.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
Its 392-foot tower, said to be the tallest church edifice in the United States, offers spectacular views from its perch on a hill at 122nd Street, overlooking the Hudson River to the west, skyscrapers to the south, and the sprawling expanse of Harlem and the South Bronx to the north and east.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Sneaker waves would also be possible for the north and central coast of Oregon, as well as the south Washington coast from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, the NWS said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jen Richt, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
In periods of drought, though, Israel draws water from the Sea of Galilee to the north.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
Its 392-foot tower, said to be the tallest church edifice in the United States, offers spectacular views from its perch on a hill at 122nd Street, overlooking the Hudson River to the west, skyscrapers to the south, and the sprawling expanse of Harlem and the South Bronx to the north and east.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Sneaker waves would also be possible for the north and central coast of Oregon, as well as the south Washington coast from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, the NWS said.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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