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eastern

[ee-stern] / ˈi stərn /
ADJECTIVE
concerning the direction to the east
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Torrential rain filled rivers in western and eastern Japan including in the Tokyo area, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing flood warnings for regions including densely populated Aichi prefecture in central Japan and Tokyo.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The Four Seasons Hotel Megeve in the French Alps, Hotel Martinez in Cannes and the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa in eastern France were also granted the prestigious "palace" label.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

According to the study, this type of abrupt decline is common in regions that have experienced heavy nitrogen pollution for decades, including parts of Europe, eastern China, and the eastern United States.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Alima told the BBC it has health workers in areas under rebel control, including Goma, the largest city in eastern DR Congo.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The eastern sky was growing brighter, and the last few stars were fading fast.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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