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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However, the south pole of the Moon is an even better location than the north pole of the Moon in this regard, with very large prominent craters (such as Shackleton crater) remaining in permanent shadow.
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Big Think, 21 Nov. 2025
Chef Thomas Melvin, who in 2014 helmed the launch of CRG's Union 50 restaurant a few blocks to the north, directs Vida's open kitchen with ornate small plates available as part of the coursed dinner and on the restaurant's a la carte menu.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
As per SkyNews, the country had experienced windy conditions, particularly in the north of England and Scotland.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
The push and pull of the front also means a hodgepodge of temperatures, with most places from Pittsburgh to the north seeing highs in the upper 40s and places south of Pittsburgh seeing highs in the low 50s.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Big Think, 21 Nov. 2025
Chef Thomas Melvin, who in 2014 helmed the launch of CRG's Union 50 restaurant a few blocks to the north, directs Vida's open kitchen with ornate small plates available as part of the coursed dinner and on the restaurant's a la carte menu.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025
As per SkyNews, the country had experienced windy conditions, particularly in the north of England and Scotland.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
The push and pull of the front also means a hodgepodge of temperatures, with most places from Pittsburgh to the north seeing highs in the upper 40s and places south of Pittsburgh seeing highs in the low 50s.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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