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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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This evidence suggests the boat may have been constructed in one of those eastern regions.

From Science Daily

The M23 rebel group that one year ago seized Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city, has tried to establish itself as the prevailing government in the area and consolidate control.

From The Wall Street Journal

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight in parts of eastern Scotland and north-east England - with the warning in place from Sunday 20:00 GMT to 10:00 GMT Monday.

From BBC

In the eastern U.S., residents have been suffering through one of the most frigid seasons in recent memory.

From The Wall Street Journal

More than 140 victims and witnesses gave testimony in Sudan's Northern state and in eastern Chad in late 2025, according to the UN Human Rights Office.

From BBC