western

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The stretch of old Route 66 between Kingman and Topock in western Arizona is known as “Arizona Sidewinder” for its 191 turns, often without guardrails.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Chemical plants mark the western edge of the neighborhood, including a Formosa Plastics facility, which produces the plastic commonly called PVC.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The western desert region of Iraq is vast and sparsely populated, making it an ideal location for temporary outposts, Knights said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Tatyana Travina, a 55-year-old lawyer from the western city of Yelets, said she would watch the parade -- although she acknowledged it was "very modest" compared to other years.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The longshoremen’s victory launched the modern labor movement in the western United States, in which workers have the right by law to form unions and bargain with employers.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell