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east

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


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Firefighters responded around 3:20 a.m. to a report of a hazardous material incident near East Cesar Chavez and North Eastern avenues, according to Los Angeles County Fire Captain Aaron Katon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Toney scored 32 goals in the Saudi Pro League this season and prior to his move to the Middle East in 2024, netted 36 goals in 85 Premier League games for Brentford.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The Middle East conflict disrupted shipping, sharply increasing prices for energy products, chemicals, and unwrought aluminum.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

While she remained in New York, he had expedition business in multiple East Coast cities.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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