easterly

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Like previous tests, the company plans to launch the Starship spacecraft on an easterly trajectory during a roughly hourlong flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 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

There will be some flooding and difficult travelling conditions with a strong easterly wind also developing through the day.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

The freerider with the gold coin in his pocket would fly to easterly Rock like an arrow.

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