easterly
Example Sentences
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Santa Maria is a resort town on Sal Island, while Boa Vista is the cape's most easterly island.
From BBC
While Storm Ingrid will affect south-western parts of England, for the rest of the UK, we will start to see a brisk south-east to easterly wind.
From BBC
Since 2011, scientists have tracked the recurring appearance of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a massive band of gulfweed that moves from the equator toward the Caribbean during periods of strong easterly winds.
From Science Daily
Strong easterly winds and thunderstorms are expected throughout parts of the UK later on Friday.
From BBC
There will be some flooding and difficult travelling conditions with a strong easterly wind also developing through the day.
From BBC
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