North Star
noun
: the star of the northern hemisphere toward which the axis of the earth points
called also polestar
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The locations are in North Star Mall in San Antonio, Texas, Kings Plaza in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Orland Square in Orland Park, Ill.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Another recent poll by American Greatness conducted by North Star Opinion Research shows that both candidates are in a dead heat, with 47 percent each.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
In their stead came new shapes — seven styles in round and elongated ovals — but using aluminum and wool felt only, creating cases four times lighter than their predecessors.
Serving as a North Star to the company’s endeavors is the direction initiated by founder Frédéric Boucheron.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
The fine print: The poll of 754 residents across eight police precincts was conducted by the firm North Star Opinion Research over cell phones, landlines and by text message.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
Another recent poll by American Greatness conducted by North Star Opinion Research shows that both candidates are in a dead heat, with 47 percent each.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
In their stead came new shapes — seven styles in round and elongated ovals — but using aluminum and wool felt only, creating cases four times lighter than their predecessors.
Serving as a North Star to the company’s endeavors is the direction initiated by founder Frédéric Boucheron.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
The fine print: The poll of 754 residents across eight police precincts was conducted by the firm North Star Opinion Research over cell phones, landlines and by text message.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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“North Star.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/North%20Star. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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