northwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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The storms, which will drift out of France and move northwards, will be sparked as warm and humid air sets in from the south.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The hot weather will be focused on central, southern and eastern England on Tuesday thought it may spread slightly northwards and westwards into midweek.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The hottest weather will initially focus itself on central and eastern England by Tuesday before spreading northwards and westwards.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
River Isbourne, which flows northwards from Cleeve Hill to the River Avon.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
They went on for a mile or more northwards.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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