westward

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At the same time, areas of higher pressure over eastern Europe and Scandinavia may intermittently push westwards, encouraging colder and more stable air to edge into eastern parts of the UK.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Abderahmane fled the city the same day with his father, who died several days on the route westwards to Chad.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

The resulting unrest and violence have sent refugees fleeing westwards into Mauritania.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

Lane 3 will be closed both eastwards and westwards while this goes on.

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2025

For a short way they followed the lane westwards.

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