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east

[eest] / ist /
ADJECTIVE
situated to the east
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
west


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In April, he was staying at the posh Cayena Hotel in east Caracas, a popular haunt for bankers, diplomats and oilmen, as he met with Venezuelan government officials and Rodríguez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

A similar amount was also allocated to the east and south, where the fund seeks to develop further "strategic projects", he added.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The new evacuation zone consists of Orangewood Avenue to the north, Dale Street to the east, Knott Street to the west and Garden Grove Boulevard to the south.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

What I said in August: "I'm not really expecting fireworks in east London this season."

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The cloud spread like an anvil, carrying ash somewhat west and north but concentrating the spread in the east.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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