North American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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He is, so far, the only leader of the three North American host nations to attend stadium games, and he has embraced the opportunity to showcase his country during the world's most-watched sporting event.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Each stall has a dual charging cord with both Combined Charging System and North American Charging Standard connectors.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
This competition is attracting an extraordinary audience in part because the North American location provides convenient game times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Suddenly, this raucous North American World Cup is without a host.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
At 2:46 P.M. on March 11, an area of the North American Plate about 190 miles long broke free from the Pacific Plate.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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