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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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In a leafy eastern district of the capital on Tuesday, around 300 pro-Machado demonstrators reiterated their demand for a popular vote to be held.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

But in their quest for relief, they’ve found massive, dangerous waves and strong currents fueled by tropical cyclones from the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

A senior Jordanian government official said five missiles were intercepted in Jordan’s eastern desert and caused no injuries or material damage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Temperatures are expected to climb sharply across southern and eastern England and into parts of the Midlands, marking the peak of a short but notable heatwave.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Riding to victory on these votes, the Irish politicians filled city jobs—policemen, firemen—with their fellow Irishmen, who in turn watched protectively over the Irish and eastern European communities.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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