eastern

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But in early March, it was redirected to the eastern Mediterranean to defend French interests and allied countries struck by Iran's retaliation for Israeli‑American attacks.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

It is not merely the defeat of a three-term incumbent, but the completion of the party's long march into eastern India.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Exxon, the biggest U.S. oil company, has a larger presence in the Persian Gulf, but Chevron, the nation’s second-biggest oil company, also has exposure to the conflict, mainly through natural-gas fields in the eastern Mediterranean.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The V&A opened an eastern beachhead in 2025 with V&A East Storehouse, a dense, hands-on jumble of imperial treasure and modern design that opens the institution’s collections to visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Now the Soviets began to prepare to take back the eastern region of Belorussia from German occupation.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein