westward

Example Sentences

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Sea otters, now classified as an endangered species, once thrived along the Pacific Coast before the fur trade during westward colonial expansion drastically reduced their numbers.

From Science Daily

This would occur if high pressure to the east becomes more influential, allowing colder air to spread westwards across the UK.

From BBC

The two countries constitute a geographical cork on Central Asia’s westward trade routes and pipelines.

From The Wall Street Journal

She’s walked from her studio to Watts Towers or westward to Torrance, collecting things she finds on the ground along the way and eventually transforming them.

From Los Angeles Times

Observers said this was aimed at allowing Israel to shift the Yellow Line westward.

From Los Angeles Times