the north
noun
variants
or the North
: regions or countries north of a certain point
The birds migrate from the North.
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Michiganders as far south as West Branch, Cadillac and Manistee may be able to see the glowing lights in the night sky to the north, NOAA says.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The referendum also performed poorly in parts of north Mecklenburg west of Interstate 77, despite support for the plan in many precincts in the north to the east of the interstate.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Fans wanting to go to games will enter from Gate 2 on the north side of the football stadium and will go through security screenings there before entering the arena on the south side of the building.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The referendum also performed poorly in parts of north Mecklenburg west of Interstate 77, despite support for the plan in many precincts in the north to the east of the interstate.
—Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Fans wanting to go to games will enter from Gate 2 on the north side of the football stadium and will go through security screenings there before entering the arena on the south side of the building.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
During that episode, lava fountains from the south vent reached 1,500 feet, while eruptions from the north vent reached heights of 1,100 feet, according to the USGS.
—ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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