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

The easterly breeze will strengthen further on Wednesday, making it feel rather chilly along some North Sea coasts.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

If ever he went back to Westeros to claim his birthright, he would have all the gold of easterly Rock to make good on his promises.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin