eastern

Example Sentences

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Faley warns those currently on the front line in eastern DR Congo that there is a risk in warning communities that the current outbreak has no known cure.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

At the Missouri River, a ferry operator took the Fords across, then—with the Shawmut waiting on the eastern bank—mysteriously declared his propeller broken and shut down service.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures settled lower, snapping a five-session winning streak as the heat wave across the eastern U.S. is set to fade ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The government has begun airlifting meat and vegetables from the eastern agricultural heartland of Santa Cruz and central city of Cochabamba to try alleviate the shortages.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Wait until summer. Hot ain’t the word for it. My pa used to say that hell would be a holiday for someone from eastern Montana.”

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson