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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Many will be close to the historic Arco de Santa María, but it's poorly placed, so instead get yourself on the northwest bank of the elevated Parque del Castillo for a low panoramic view of the city — and the eclipse.
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
This storm was nearly stationary, drifting only slowly toward the northwest.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Thanks to our heat wave out east, winds over the Pacific Ocean from the northwest have been consistent all week at producing a deep marine layer.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The storm was moving north at 7 mph (11 kph), the center said, adding that a gradual turn to the northwest was expected late this week.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
5 July 2026
This storm was nearly stationary, drifting only slowly toward the northwest.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
Thanks to our heat wave out east, winds over the Pacific Ocean from the northwest have been consistent all week at producing a deep marine layer.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The storm was moving north at 7 mph (11 kph), the center said, adding that a gradual turn to the northwest was expected late this week.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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“The northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20northwest. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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