westward
Example Sentences
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Forecasters expect the heat dome to gradually shift westward next week, but not before millions of Americans contend with dangerous temperatures during the holiday weekend.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
His stunning, idealized view of the Rockies, here in Wyoming, helped lure pioneers westward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
According to the report, commanders became aware of the fire’s westward movement just after 2 a.m., and ordered evacuations for much of west Altadena at 3 a.m., with alerts going out at 3:25 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Wherever the group paused along their journey westward, they planted one.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
By night they had reached the feet of the westward slopes, and there they camped.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
