northwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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"We hope this latest individual has moved northwards back towards the normal habitat for this species and is able to continue their journey safely without intervention," the spokesperson added.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
In this case, the winter storm is pushing northwards and eastwards, clearing the Canadian maritime by Tuesday but leaving more cold air in its wake.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
South of the triple junction, the Pacific plate is pulling a mass of rock known as the Pioneer fragment beneath the North American plate as it moves northwards.
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2026
The system is expected to move northwards towards neighbouring Tamil Nadu state in India by Sunday.
From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025
The next day the hills rose still higher and steeper before them, and they were forced to turn away northwards out of their course.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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