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 all-time high surge in imports came as global preparations accelerated for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19 and features 48 national teams competing across the three North American host countries.
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Organizers ruled North American country could compete after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which governs the song contest, allowed the CBC/Radio-Canada fully into its fold last week.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
Henderson’s huge brown missed being an all-tackle world record by just 12 ounces, and will certainly stand as the new North American record for brown trout.
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Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The Feel the Yarn workshop will showcase the latest Italian yarn producers and help to create business opportunities with North American brands, designers and industry professionals.
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Footwear News,
2 July 2026
So automakers are hunting for profit pools that already work — and the accessory catalog, especially on North American trucks and large SUVs, is the one hiding in plain sight.
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Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Its struggling North American food business also saw a return to volume growth after cutting prices on Lay’s, Tostitos, Doritos and Cheetos by as much as 15%.
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Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Koda Farms Mochiko or Bob’s Red Mill sweet white rice flours are easy to find in North American grocery stores.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
PlusM is distributing the film in Korea, with Neon handling North American distribution.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Organizers ruled North American country could compete after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which governs the song contest, allowed the CBC/Radio-Canada fully into its fold last week.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2026
Henderson’s huge brown missed being an all-tackle world record by just 12 ounces, and will certainly stand as the new North American record for brown trout.
—
Tom Opre,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The Feel the Yarn workshop will showcase the latest Italian yarn producers and help to create business opportunities with North American brands, designers and industry professionals.
—
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
So automakers are hunting for profit pools that already work — and the accessory catalog, especially on North American trucks and large SUVs, is the one hiding in plain sight.
—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Its struggling North American food business also saw a return to volume growth after cutting prices on Lay’s, Tostitos, Doritos and Cheetos by as much as 15%.
—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
1 July 2026
Koda Farms Mochiko or Bob’s Red Mill sweet white rice flours are easy to find in North American grocery stores.
—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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“North American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20American. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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