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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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A day earlier, it also hit the eastern Bekaa Valley, where Hezbollah has a strong presence and part of its arsenal is located.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

By Tuesday night, the change was already visible in Heliopolis, a historic eastern Cairo neighbourhood known for its wide boulevards, early 20th-century architecture and cafe culture.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

There’s also a slight chance of showers over the eastern San Gabriel Mountains on Thursday morning and afternoon, according to the forecast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

And, on the eastern edge of Michigan, St. Clair County adopted a novel public health regulation last year that set limits on solar development and battery storage.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

He stood up and went to Nali, who was standing on the eastern edge of the cornfield, praying.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young