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western

[wes-tern] / ˈwɛs tərn /
ADJECTIVE
situated or toward the west
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Kyiv has since ensured that the western part of the Black Sea, including the shipping lanes to its main port, Odesa, has become a no-go zone for the Russian Navy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Now, we are known as the sports and entertainment capital of the western United States.”

From Los Angeles Times

The theme of "pilgrimage" continues into this afternoon's installation service too, with religious rites performed in locations through the cathedral from its western most to eastern most ends.

From BBC

In the western state of Gujurat, a shortage of gas rather than oil has seen the region's ceramics industry shut down for the best part of a month.

From BBC

Saudi Arabia recently agreed to let American forces use its King Fahd air base on the western side of the Arabian Peninsula, people familiar with the decision said.

From The Wall Street Journal