easterly

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It was driven by strong easterly Santa Ana winds of 30 to 40 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Her mouth often pulls to the right when she speaks, her admirable non-native English tugged easterly in a Finnish accent.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Santa Maria is a resort town on Sal Island, while Boa Vista is the cape's most easterly island.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Since 2011, scientists have tracked the recurring appearance of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a massive band of gulfweed that moves from the equator toward the Caribbean during periods of strong easterly winds.

From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025

Young, hot-tempered Marq Piper urged a strike west at easterly Rock instead.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin