eastward

Example Sentences

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The heat has been toppling records this week and was set to continue into the weekend across western cities, expanding eastward.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Low pressure makes some progress eastward on Saturday which will lead to a northerly wind.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to parts of the South on Friday and then spread eastward over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026

Germany has been passing new laws, striking agreements with neighboring countries and reinforcing bridges and railways, he said, all to allow the movement of troops, ammunition and hardware eastward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

‘Lands will lie open to you eastward that have long been closed.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien