westward

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According to the report, commanders became aware of the fire’s westward movement just after 2 a.m., and ordered evacuations for much of west Altadena at 3 a.m., with alerts going out at 3:25 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

While Young America emphasized internal improvements and westward expansion, the spirit carried over into the “American system” of manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The travellers moved on, continuing westward along the coast.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

A fourth vessel, the Madagascar-flagged tanker Murlikishan, meanwhile crossed the strait westward into the Gulf on Tuesday morning through the Larak Island route.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

To his right there loomed against the westward stars a dark black shape.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien