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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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Lithuania shares a large part of its southern and eastern border with Belarus, a key Russian ally.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

"It's plausible to believe that every major wild dog population in eastern and southern Africa, other than fenced ones, are potentially connected," he said.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

The critically endangered animals were found Tuesday by rangers patrolling in the Balasore district of India's eastern Odisha state.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Near her home in eastern Denmark, the aspiring lepidopterist has an early victory when she spots a small tortoiseshell butterfly, “brick red, with cream and black spots.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

The rising sun set the eastern horizon on fire with golden rays.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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