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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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In recent months, states across NATO's eastern flank have faced a raft of hostile actions from Moscow and Minsk ranging from drone incursions to cyberattacks.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

"Kashmir is real paradise. I will keep coming every year for as long as I have the strength to work," Sarwar, from the eastern state of Bihar, told AFP.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

"It's plausible to believe that every major wild dog population in eastern and southern Africa, other than fenced ones, are potentially connected," he said.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Near her home in eastern Denmark, the aspiring lepidopterist has an early victory when she spots a small tortoiseshell butterfly, “brick red, with cream and black spots.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Clay's announcement reflected simple geography: West Berlin floated like a tiny island in the sea of eastern Germany, a region completely controlled by the Soviets.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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