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eastward

[eest-werd] / ˈist wərd /
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eastern
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Additionally, the heat dome in the region has been moving away eastward, allowing for the moisture to build up in the atmosphere.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 31, 2026

Heavy rainfall has moved eastward from the Midwest to the central Appalachians, the National Weather Service said, bringing the threat of flash flooding to West Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

The mercury could climb to 38C in Ukraine this week as Europe's deadly, record-breaking heatwave drifts eastward, engulfing the western half of the war-torn country.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

By Saturday, that fresher air will have made its way just a bit further eastward with temperatures dropping further.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

Away in the distance eastward they could now see a line of hills.

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




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