western
Example Sentences
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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
Meanwhile, Alberta and Saskatchewan, two conservative provinces in western Canada, have refused to participate in the programme.
From BBC • 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
They proposed stationing key aircraft during a conflict in the western part of the kingdom, a safer distance away from Tehran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Whether due to spirit intervention or a strong immune system, little Charley recovered, and Maria took him back home to western New York.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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