northwards

British

/ ˈnɔːθwədz /

adverb

towards the north

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Last week, British armed forces supported the seizure of the Marinera which was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled northwards through waters between Iceland and Scotland.

From BBC

The system is expected to move northwards towards neighbouring Tamil Nadu state in India by Sunday.

From Barron's

"The suitable climate for rice is moving more northwards" in Europe, she said, pointing to successful initiatives in the Netherlands and Germany.

From Barron's

Nigerian Air Force spokesperson Ehimen Ejodame said surveillance revealed militants "fleeing northwards from the town towards nearby bushes," on Friday night.

From BBC

This that will start to draw even warmer air northwards for the start of the new week.

From BBC

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