the Arctic Circle

noun

: an imaginary line that goes around the Earth near the North Pole

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While northern lights are notably more common in polar regions near the Arctic Circle, geomagnetic storm watches have been forecast several times for parts of the United States in the past year. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The whole experience feels less like standard cruise ship tourism and more like a genuine glimpse into life above the Arctic Circle. Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025 Read more Celebrity From the Arctic Circle to Hawaii via Crypto Real Estate Innovation The consequences can be serious. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025 The ship will take us from Bergen, all along the coast up to Kirkenes, above the Arctic Circle, with gorgeous scenery to enjoy. Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the Arctic Circle 

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“The Arctic Circle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Arctic%20Circle. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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