North American
adjective
: of or relating to North America (a continent of the western hemisphere including Canada, the United States, Mexico, and the countries of Central America) or its people
North American
noun
plural North Americans
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The destroyer has been deployed to multiple regions globally, with operations heavily focused on the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific, and most recently, the Caribbean and North American coastline.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The Toronto Sceptres hit the ice in January 2024, while AFC Toronto made its debut in April 2025, making Toronto one of only three North American cities to host professional women’s hockey, soccer, and basketball teams—a wicked trifecta.
—Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
North American rights are held by Neon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Earlier this week, the Pumpkins announced plans for a North American arena tour that’ll spotlight their 1995 double LP Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Lionsgate will also kick off a North American tour of Dirty Dancing this August.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Comedian Jordan Jensen is extending her latest North American tour with a new leg, consisting of 27 dates across the continent.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Having dropped to 178 North American theaters over the weekend, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is nearing the end of its domestic theatrical run.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
On Monday, May 18, the country music duo that consists of Dan Smyers, 38, and Shay Mooney, 34, announced a North American tour in support of their forthcoming studio album Young.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
The Toronto Sceptres hit the ice in January 2024, while AFC Toronto made its debut in April 2025, making Toronto one of only three North American cities to host professional women’s hockey, soccer, and basketball teams—a wicked trifecta.
—Julia Viele, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026
North American rights are held by Neon.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026
Earlier this week, the Pumpkins announced plans for a North American arena tour that’ll spotlight their 1995 double LP Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Lionsgate will also kick off a North American tour of Dirty Dancing this August.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Comedian Jordan Jensen is extending her latest North American tour with a new leg, consisting of 27 dates across the continent.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 May 2026
Having dropped to 178 North American theaters over the weekend, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is nearing the end of its domestic theatrical run.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
On Monday, May 18, the country music duo that consists of Dan Smyers, 38, and Shay Mooney, 34, announced a North American tour in support of their forthcoming studio album Young.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
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“North American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20American. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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