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western

[wes-tern] / ˈwɛs tərn /
ADJECTIVE
situated or toward the west
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To a western drywood termite living inside wood, that scent can act like a signal pointing toward a potentially attractive part of its environment.

From Science Daily Sep. 19, 2026

The changeable conditions that have dominated the past week will continue into the weekend, with blustery winds coming in off the Atlantic and gales for some western coasts and hills.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

His contributions were numerous on tax policy, national defense and western water issues.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Awad says there’s a song written about the book by an indie band from western Massachusetts called the Greys, and you can buy fan-crafted “Bunny” merch on Etsy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

He might also have felt somewhat uncomfortable knowing that this easternmost option contradicted the impression that Madison had created in the earlier debates—namely, that a more western location near the Pennsylvania border was preferred.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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