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westward

[west-werd] / ˈwɛst wərd /


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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

This is where the dream ends for so many of my parents’ generation, who once came westward on the whisper of hope.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Wherever the group paused along their journey westward, they planted one.

From BBC May 2, 2026

A fourth vessel, the Madagascar-flagged tanker Murlikishan, meanwhile crossed the strait westward into the Gulf on Tuesday morning through the Larak Island route.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

Merry and Pippin had followed, and were already disappearing westward into the trees by the shore, shouting: Frodo!

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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