North Country
Americannoun
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the part of England north of the Humber estuary.
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Alaska and the Yukon territory of Canada (as a geographical and economic unit).
noun
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another name for North 1
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the geographic region formed by Alaska, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
Example Sentences
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North Country Smokehouse Bacon Lovers Gift Box – Not all bacon is created equal, and North Country Smokehouse makes some delicious varieties.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
The jury concluded the bacteria entered the food chain at cooked meat processing firm North Country Quality Foods in Salford, Greater Manchester.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2024
With New Hampshire’s North Country a popular destination for hiking and backpacking, he questioned how law enforcement will tell the difference between a hiker and a migrant.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2024
She complimented the scenery of the North Country, adding that its close-knit communities reminded her of her hometown, Bamberg, S.C.
From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2023
As summer came to the North Country, group vis- its to the pond had become a daily event, until the day Peter announced, “This morning, just Cole and I should go.”
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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