western

Example Sentences

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Instability there could spill into neighboring states in western Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Loud chanting and cheering rang around the room in the western Chinese city of Xi'an.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In the western African country of Mali, an al Qaeda affiliate and its allies are threatening to topple the ruling military junta.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Prices in the south were roughly flat, while those in the western U.S. fell 2.9%.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The moon hung low on the western horizon when Nathan and Pond made their way back.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young