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western

[wes-tern] / ˈwɛs tərn /
ADJECTIVE
situated or toward the west
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Modern Western parents have been taught that the ideal, natural family means a beleaguered mom plus a partner who may or may not equally share the work of raising kids.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Meloni said the meeting with Rubio was “a frank dialogue, between allies who defend their own national interests but who both know how precious Western unity is.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Several rail operators are already publicly owned, including Greater Anglia and South Western Railway.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The offensive on the Western Front was to be carried out by French and British forces along the Somme River, north of Verdun in the province of Picardy.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman