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North American

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adjective

  1. of or relating to North America or its inhabitants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of North America

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Analysts say the firms' boom is likely to continue as North American tech giants ramp up investment in AI data centres requiring their cutting-edge chips.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Christopher Nolan's latest blockbuster, "The Odyssey," retained the top spot at the North American box office in its second week, taking in an additional $87 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

Now, it has come to reflect the fraught relationship between the two North American neighbours - and the pressure building on Prime Minister Mark Carney to navigate those choppy waters.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Harley-Davidson’s global motorcycle sales ticked up 0.5% to about 42,500 units, reflecting North American growth and soft international results.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

North American Review dedicated thirty-five pages of a single issue to Dr. Kane’s chances of survival in the Arctic.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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