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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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This particularly deprives eastern parts of the country of rainfall and sees a later start to the northern wet season -- though less chance of tropical cyclones.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Stronger El Niños, which are characterized by warmer ocean waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, “can more significantly tilt the odds in favor of expected outcomes,” the Climate Prediction Center said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Where the pattern remains to the bearish side is June 15-19 as weather systems track across the northern and central and eastern U.S. with highs of 60s-70s for light national demand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

This allows warmer water to spread across the central and eastern tropical Pacific.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The eastern horizon was glowing a deep red when the last snowflake fell.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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