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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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"It's plausible to believe that every major wild dog population in eastern and southern Africa, other than fenced ones, are potentially connected," he said.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

The 750-mile pipeline carries crude from eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, avoiding shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Near her home in eastern Denmark, the aspiring lepidopterist has an early victory when she spots a small tortoiseshell butterfly, “brick red, with cream and black spots.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

El Niño makes a more active hurricane season in the eastern Pacific more likely.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

There was too much promised of eastern Montana.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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