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the northernmost regions of the Earth, located above the Arctic Circle around the North Pole
- Polar bears are native to the Arctic.
- The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on Earth.
- The aurora borealis can be seen throughout the Arctic skies.
- Icebreakers are essential for navigation in the Arctic.
- Indigenous peoples of the Arctic have adapted to extreme cold.
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a waterproof rubber overshoe worn to protect shoes from snow or water
- He slipped on his Arctics before stepping into the snow.
- The old-fashioned Arctics kept his feet dry during the storm.
- Workers in wet conditions often wear Arctics for protection.
- She packed a pair of Arctics for her winter trip.
- Early explorers relied on heavy Arctics for cold-weather travel.