eastern

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The Met Police confirmed it was called to "a collision with a police officer who was on foot at the eastern end of Constitution Hill next to Buckingham Palace".

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Flights resume on April 16, particularly on the eastern and southern perimeters of the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Amber heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security agency for the Midlands, eastern and south-east England.

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

Better yet, folks could spend an afternoon dodging and diving in the icy waters of Lake Michigan, at one of the eight beaches that lined the city's eastern shore.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield