western

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Eight lower level flood alerts have been issued for northern and western areas of Scotland.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

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

In April and May of 1940, Hitler’s armies snapped up western European nations including Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and finally, in June 1940, France.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein