eastern

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A proper autobiography, related from early life in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey to the present, might have appealed in due time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

According to the study, this type of abrupt decline is common in regions that have experienced heavy nitrogen pollution for decades, including parts of Europe, eastern China, and the eastern United States.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

On May 23, the authorities suspended all commercial flights to and from the airport in Bunia, the capital of Ituri in the conflict-plagued eastern DRC, allowing only medical and humanitarian planes in.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

According to a Xinhua report, more than 20 takeout stalls in the eastern city of Hangzhou have installed "transparent kitchens" with live broadcasting features, allowing consumers to view food preparation in real time.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It’s raining outside, yes, but it’s also raining inside, where an eastern white pine has smashed through Axel’s bay window.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers