the north

noun

variants or the North
: regions or countries north of a certain point
The birds migrate from the North.

Examples of the north in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The most recent permanent overlook location served the community since 1989 and closed Oct. 3, 2022 for construction of the north end-around taxiway and future fourth parallel runway. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2024 The development and investment firm plan to add a boardwalk connecting the north side of Watson Island, home to the Jungle Island site, with the south side, home of the Miami Children’s Museum. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024 For the past eight years, this work has been the north star of my career. Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 June 2024 Drive along the west coast or head to the north shore, which is famous for surfing waves. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for the north 

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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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