western

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It only makes economic sense in certain places, primarily the western part of the U.S., where hot rock can be found in shallower surfaces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

A model and actor, Twisha was crowned Miss Pune in 2012 after winning a beauty pageant in the western Indian city.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The deal aims to boost Stellantis brands while also letting Dongfeng build locally at a plant in western France, allowing it to avoid hefty EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The winter brought unprecedented warmth across the western United States.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Haiti occupies the western third of the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean, while the more prosperous Dominican Republic, once ruled by Spain, governs the eastern two-thirds.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French