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

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

Strong easterly winds and thunderstorms are expected throughout parts of the UK later on Friday.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

"I had understood that Lysa's boy was to be fostered with Lord Tywin at easterly Rock."

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