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leeward

[lee-werd, loo-erd] / ˈli wərd, ˈlu ərd /


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My father was clambering to get us leeward against capsize when my mother took to the starboard bow.

From Salon • May 11, 2024

“Although an area of showers is moving over the islands this morning, it has not brought significant rainfall to leeward areas,” the latest weather service warning said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023

Areas in “severe drought” include Maui’s leeward side — where the now burned town of Lahaina is — while the windward side is considered “abnormally dry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Mr Cole-Hamilton, who was then 66, was able to help his friend around to the leeward side of the boat and the pair managed to right the craft.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2022

An editorial pleaded for the exercise of common sense as Wilson moved to declare war; another celebrated the recent extension of ferry service to the leeward side of the island.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson



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