Examples of the Pacific Northwest in a Sentence
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However, according to Johnson-Toliver, Alice Powell married Jack Tanner, the first Black American to serve as a federal district court judge in the Pacific Northwest, and was nominated by President Jimmy Carter in 1978.
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Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
During that time in 2026, the Pacific Northwest has experienced its warmest period on record, particularly at higher elevations, according to Larry O’Neill, Oregon climatologist with the National Integrated Drought Information System.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Originally from Hawaii, Luck grew up in the Pacific Northwest and studied international political economy at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
The King County city has roughly 65,000 full-time residents and enjoys all the perks of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle, like a mild climate and easy access to the great outdoors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
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Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
During that time in 2026, the Pacific Northwest has experienced its warmest period on record, particularly at higher elevations, according to Larry O’Neill, Oregon climatologist with the National Integrated Drought Information System.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
Originally from Hawaii, Luck grew up in the Pacific Northwest and studied international political economy at The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
The King County city has roughly 65,000 full-time residents and enjoys all the perks of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle, like a mild climate and easy access to the great outdoors.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
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“The Pacific Northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pacific%20Northwest. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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