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western

[wes-tern] / ˈwɛs tərn /
ADJECTIVE
situated or toward the west
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Tuesday will be a mostly sunny day, especially across England and Wales but cloud will build in Northern Ireland and western Scotland with a few showers.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Heat will also build this week in western Europe with temperatures rising well above average.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The Miyako Odori began soon after Kyoto hosted Japan's first national expo -- an effort to revitalise the western city following the relocation of the capital to Tokyo in 1869.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Wind gusts could reach advisory levels of 45 mph across the western parts of the south coast on Thursday, according to the weather service.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Slavery’s advocates felt the practice should be allowed to expand into the country’s new western territories.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock