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western

[wes-tern] / ˈwɛs tərn /
ADJECTIVE
situated or toward the west
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Earlier in the war, Pyongyang dispatched thousands of troops to help Russia fight back a Ukrainian counterattack in its western Kursk region.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

Transferred to the Superhumans War Trauma Center in western Ukraine that specializes in caring for amputees, Vlasenko spoke with the Journal over several hours during two days last week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

The bank, an arm of French financial services giant Credit Mutuel in western France, said the attack was "under control" and there would be "no financial consequence" for its clients.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

The Dar al-Ifta is an influential religious institution based in Tripoli, in western Libya.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The sun inched closer to the western horizon.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young


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