eastwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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The desert is already advancing eastwards, threatening the river floodplains of the Ganges, he warned.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Numerous studies say that in the Pacific this migration will be eastwards, away from many island nations, including Kiribati.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
In early January, after a previous deal with the Kurds stalled for months, he went on the offensive, with government forces clashing with Kurdish fighters in parts of Aleppo province before pushing eastwards.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
Forecasters said the storm had moved eastwards away from French territory during Thursday, though some areas were still on alert for flooding.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
He sat down upon the stone and cupped his chin in his hands, staring eastwards but seeing little with his eyes.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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