the northwest
noun
variants
or the Northwest
: the northwestern part of a country or region
A mountain range is in the northwest of the country.
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Rush Creek Lodge Near the northwest entrance at Big Oak Flat, Rush Creek Lodge offers cozy cabins and villas and an intimate lodging experience amidst Yosemite's natural beauty.
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Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
Here are some of the biggest races to watch on primary election day:
Will a man accused of strangling a teen win in Campbell County?
Republicans Terry Hatton and Brian Ormes are both running for an empty state House seat in District 67, which includes the northwest part of Campbell County.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 19 May 2024
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Carrie Dennis, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024
Here are some of the biggest races to watch on primary election day:
Will a man accused of strangling a teen win in Campbell County?
Republicans Terry Hatton and Brian Ormes are both running for an empty state House seat in District 67, which includes the northwest part of Campbell County.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 19 May 2024
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“The northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20northwest. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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