east
Example Sentences
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It crashed on the east end of the runway and authorities do not yet have information on the cause of the crash.
From BBC
That year an unusual form of the influenza B virus started circulating and the 'beast from the east' cold snap bought freezing temperatures to the UK, creating the ideal environment for the disease to spread.
From BBC
Israel also sells gas to its neighbor to the east, Jordan, though in a much smaller quantity.
The volcanic islands of Matthew and Hunter lie several hundred kilometres east of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia but are also claimed by the island nation of Vanuatu, which won independence in 1980.
From Barron's
Colder weather in the east for the 11-15 day outlook provided the lift, he adds.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
