easterly

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Like previous tests, the company plans to launch the Starship spacecraft on an easterly trajectory during a roughly hourlong flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The easterly breeze will strengthen further on Wednesday, making it feel rather chilly along some North Sea coasts.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It was driven by strong easterly Santa Ana winds of 30 to 40 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

German media reports that conditions are tough at the sea-shore with an icy easterly wind.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It was ideal apple-eating weather; the whitest sunlight descended from the purest sky, and an easterly wind rustled, without ripping loose, the last of the leaves on the Chinese elms.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote