easterly

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Like previous tests, the company plans to launch the Starship spacecraft on an easterly trajectory during a roughly hourlong flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It was driven by strong easterly Santa Ana winds of 30 to 40 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Santa Maria is a resort town on Sal Island, while Boa Vista is the cape's most easterly island.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

While Storm Ingrid will affect south-western parts of England, for the rest of the UK, we will start to see a brisk south-east to easterly wind.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

"And then to easterly Rock or King's Land-ing, I think. I have some questions that want answering, concerning a certain dagger."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin