western

Example Sentences

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Mecca, nestled in Saudi Arabia’s western mountains, is within range of Iranian missiles and drones, but it is far from the locus of fighting in the Persian Gulf and generally considered off-limits by the belligerents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

This would be achieved by "repurposing plants", such as in Poissy outside the French capital, and "leveraging partnerships" such as in Madrid and Zaragoza in Spain, as well as Rennes in western France, it said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The winter brought unprecedented warmth across the western United States.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

There could be some showers around on Saturday, particularly in Scotland, Wales and western parts of England.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The songs and sounds they’ve absorbed are part of western musical style, and are now part of the musical lingua franca or the music that is “normal” for them.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin