the Pacific Northwest

noun

: the northwestern part of the U.S. near the Pacific coast

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Along the Pacific Northwest shorelines, communities are preparing for severe flooding. — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 Until then, here are some photos from Sunday evening’s game in the Pacific Northwest. — Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 For its climate, natural beauty and less outrageous real estate prices, the Pacific Northwest appealed. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 Parts of the Pacific Northwest, northern Rockies, Great Lakes and Interior Northeast saw less snow. — Sam Hart, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Pacific Northwest

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“The Pacific Northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Pacific%20Northwest. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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