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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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Comparisons are being made with last summer, when drought was declared across much of England, Wales and eastern Scotland.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

“This is not just about one exam,” said Anand Sagar, a 20-year-old from the eastern Indian state of Bihar, who arrived in the capital this summer for a marketing course.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In October, the U.S. reported four strikes in the eastern Pacific.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend's highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

The rising sun nudged above the horizon and colored the eastern sky, flooding the Garrett farm with light, which shone on Booth’s face.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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