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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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Up to the middle of summer - 15 July - parts of eastern and north-eastern England had received just 26% of their total expected summer rainfall.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

After the U.S. and Iran signed a temporary agreement on June 17 that withdrew the blockade, tankers laden with oil in Iran’s eastern Chabahar port quickly sailed toward Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 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

It’s raining outside, yes, but it’s also raining inside, where an eastern white pine has smashed through Axel’s bay window.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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