the Arctic Circle

noun

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

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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 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 Pep Guardiola’s squad of City superstars was humbled inside an 8,000-capacity stadium in Bodø, a Norwegian fishing town north of the Arctic Circle whose soccer team is playing in the Champions League for the first time this season. Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 While the phenomenon is typically confined to areas closer to the Arctic Circle, space weather experts say conditions may allow the aurora to reach farther south than usual. Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 19 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 26 Jan. 2026.

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