northbound
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of northbound
Example Sentences
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Several lanes on the northbound I-5 were reopened at around 9:30 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times
Both domestic and northbound funds—investing in mainland China via Hong Kong—added AI-related holdings while reducing exposure to banks, food & beverage, and home appliances sectors, reflecting a cautious view on a domestic consumption recovery.
They’re both on the south side of the road closure, accessible to northbound traffic.
From Los Angeles Times
Two out of three lanes were also closed on the northbound carriageway.
From BBC
Shortly before 9 p.m., as news helicopters broadcast the pursuit live from overhead, the suspect crashed the van into the northbound side of the center divider near the Avenue 43 exit in Montecito Heights.
From Los Angeles Times
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