western

Example Sentences

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Instability there could spill into neighboring states in western Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

In the western African country of Mali, an al Qaeda affiliate and its allies are threatening to topple the ruling military junta.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Many others, however, are happy about the pause, saying it will be good for the western snowy plover, a threatened sea bird species.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"We need to focus a big regeneration project on Sheerness itself and on the towns on the western side of the island, because that will help us bring in new job opportunities," he says.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

It was a beautiful building with its three-bell tower and western construction.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh