eastern
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England, Wales and eastern Scotland have been the driest areas over recent weeks, and this follows a very dry spring in similar regions.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“This is not just about one exam,” said Anand Sagar, a 20-year-old from the eastern Indian state of Bihar, who arrived in the capital this summer for a marketing course.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 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
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 eastern length ran along the Sound in an uneven line.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
