the North Pole

noun

: the most northern point on the surface of the earth

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The First Black American to Reach the North Pole Imogen Lepere October 16, 2023 Matthew Henson partnered with Robert Peary on seven Arctic adventures, but their final success brought an end to a longstanding collaboration. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Jan. 2025 The polar vortex, a whirlpool of Arctic air typically perched atop the North Pole, dislodged and descended into the Midwest causing the bitter cold. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025 Related: Best telescopes: Observe stars, galaxies, nebulas, planets and more March 29: Partial eclipse of the sun — The dark shadow cone of the moon, from where a total solar eclipse can be seen, will completely miss Earth, passing approximately 180 miles (290 kilometers) above the North Pole. Joe Rao, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024 Follow New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations around the world Beginning next week, the polar vortex will likely trigger even colder air across the eastern half of the U.S. The polar vortex lives in the upper atmosphere and is located near the North Pole in the arctic. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the North Pole 

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“The North Pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20North%20Pole. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.

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