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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The fire was expected to continue moving towards the north and east, the team said.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
Harmony Square is bordered by 172nd and 173rd streets on the north and south, and the 67th Avenue and 67th Court on the east and west.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The property is also conveniently located to some of the area’s buzzing towns, like Kingston to the north with its great vintage shops and new-to-the-scene dining options, as well as Woodstock a bit further.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
Grape Ape Wine Slushy: A refreshing Seyval white wine infused with grape flavoring.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2025
Harmony Square is bordered by 172nd and 173rd streets on the north and south, and the 67th Avenue and 67th Court on the east and west.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The property is also conveniently located to some of the area’s buzzing towns, like Kingston to the north with its great vintage shops and new-to-the-scene dining options, as well as Woodstock a bit further.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Located on the north side of Carnes Avenue between Nelson and Underwood streets
Grape Ape Wine Slushy: A refreshing Seyval white wine infused with grape flavoring.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
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“The north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20north. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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