eastern
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Up to the middle of summer - 15 July - parts of eastern and north-eastern England had received just 26% of their total expected summer rainfall.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The U.S. reported several deadly strikes on boats in the eastern Pacific around that time: on May 26, May 27, May 29 and May 30.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
After the U.S. and Iran signed a temporary agreement on June 17 that withdrew the blockade, tankers laden with oil in Iran’s eastern Chabahar port quickly sailed toward Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Heavy, acrid smoke blanketed the eastern United States on Saturday, marring preparations for the weekend's highly awaited World Cup final to be held in an open stadium in New Jersey.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The rising sun nudged above the horizon and colored the eastern sky, flooding the Garrett farm with light, which shone on Booth’s face.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
