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Recent Examples of northerly
Only the strongest swimmers should consider cliff diving into the sea, which can become rough when northerlies blow through.
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Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2024
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Helen Iatrou,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for northerly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for northerly
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Wendling, the most north-westerly site of all and barely in the valley, turns the same cool end darker, toward plum, blackberry and savoury earth.
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First, through a combination of weaker trade winds and westerlies over the tropical Atlantic, La Niña tends to create a more placid atmosphere.
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Benintendi was told by announcer Len Kasper before the game that the wind was a gale blowing out, which was perfect for his moment.
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Iceland, in particular, is gifted with regular gale-force winds; summer days can rotate between sun, sleet, and snow; and the terrain requires special knowledge to safely navigate.
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“Northerly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/northerly. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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