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western

[wes-tern] / ˈwɛs tərn /
ADJECTIVE
situated or toward the west
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Since the start of the Iran war in late February, staff at a maritime security centre in western France have been helping merchant ships trapped in the Gulf.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Durazo serves in Sacramento representing the 26th Senate District that overlaps with some western parts of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Heading into the harvesting season for the key winter wheat crop, much of the western side of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

"In western areas, the arrival of Homo sapiens may have added further stress, especially for Neanderthal populations that were already demographically vulnerable," said Burke.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

They moved clockwise toward the western wall and sat down on the blanket that had been placed there.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young