westward
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They patrol the dusty territory in a westward crook of the Irrawaddy river in ragtag columns and outfitted with rocket-propelled grenades, flak jackets, tote bags and flip-flops.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
“First Cow” is about the sweetness of friendship and French pastries in the wilds of Oregon during westward expansion; “The Weight” is about the corrupting forces of capitalism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Or with arcane historical trivia, like the magazine capacity of the air rifle Lewis and Clark took on their westward expedition in the early 1800s.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
In a joint exhibition titled “A Nation of Artists,” they explore the subject using similar themes—like labor, westward expansion and global exchange—but different approaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
The morning came after the day of battle, and it was fair with light clouds and the wind turning westward.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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