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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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This particularly deprives eastern parts of the country of rainfall and sees a later start to the northern wet season -- though less chance of tropical cyclones.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Stronger El Niños, which are characterized by warmer ocean waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, “can more significantly tilt the odds in favor of expected outcomes,” the Climate Prediction Center said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“Where the pattern remains to the bearish side is June 15-19 as weather systems track across the northern and central and eastern U.S. with highs of 60s-70s for light national demand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

El Niño tends to bring more tropical storms in the eastern and central Pacific, but fewer in the tropical Atlantic, including the south-east US.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s raining outside, yes, but it’s also raining inside, where an eastern white pine has smashed through Axel’s bay window.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers




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