up north
idiom
informal
: in or to the northern part of a country or region
She spent a few years up north.
We'll be heading up north for the summer.
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Southern Maine – closer in feel to Boston’s suburbs than to the paper mills and potato fields up north – is where Democrats are already strong.
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Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, up north, the 6-2 Seahawks are coming off an authoritative victory over the Washington Commanders last week and will try to extend their win streak to four games and hang onto their spot atop the division.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
As Arizona approaches its snowy season up north, beginners and experts alike are preparing to hit the slopes this ski season.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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Nicholas Jacobs, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, up north, the 6-2 Seahawks are coming off an authoritative victory over the Washington Commanders last week and will try to extend their win streak to four games and hang onto their spot atop the division.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
As Arizona approaches its snowy season up north, beginners and experts alike are preparing to hit the slopes this ski season.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Up north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20north. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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