up north
idiom
informal
: in or to the northern part of a country or region
She spent a few years up north.
We'll be heading up north for the summer.
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The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world, which means the difference between temperatures up north and down south are shrinking, Francis said.
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Seth Borenstein, The Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2025
Exactly when and how the first Craigs settled on this land is uncertain, but most family members agree that three brothers from somewhere up north purchased the first parcel in the late 19th century.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Either way, stricter regulations likely won’t be in place to impact this winter season, and despite the unease expressed by locals, mass tourism to Rovaniemi is probably only going to grow in 2025 — as visitors want to experience the unique atmosphere up north, especially during the holiday season.
—CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
But he is also sheltered here in Tampa, away from the 24/7 hockey religion playing out up north.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Seth Borenstein, The Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2025
Exactly when and how the first Craigs settled on this land is uncertain, but most family members agree that three brothers from somewhere up north purchased the first parcel in the late 19th century.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Either way, stricter regulations likely won’t be in place to impact this winter season, and despite the unease expressed by locals, mass tourism to Rovaniemi is probably only going to grow in 2025 — as visitors want to experience the unique atmosphere up north, especially during the holiday season.
—CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
But he is also sheltered here in Tampa, away from the 24/7 hockey religion playing out up north.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Up north.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/up%20north. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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