eastwards
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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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
By Sunday morning rain will have moved into Northern Ireland and will then progress eastwards to all but East Anglia and southeast England by dusk.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
The city now stretches as far eastwards as far as Bingerville, which was the first capital of the French colony in the early decades of the last century.
From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025
The council's proposal for restructuring councils includes expanding the city eastwards to include East Saltdean, Telescombe Cliffs, Peacehaven and Falmer parish.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025
Always keeping the tree moss on his left, he continued eastwards.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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