eastbound

east·bound | \ ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd

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Definition of eastbound

: traveling or heading east

Examples of eastbound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Flooding has closed a lengthy stretch of westbound Interstate 84 and a smaller portion of the eastbound interstate Friday. — oregonlive, "I-84 sees closures from Hermiston to Idaho border," 7 Feb. 2020 Then take eastbound Norwood Lateral to return to southbound I-71. — Cincinnati.com, "Semi overturns in fiery crash on SB I-71," 4 Feb. 2020 Replacement of eastbound bridge on I-94 over Beech Daly Road. — Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, "These metro Detroit road, bridge projects just got the green light," 30 Jan. 2020 The eastbound area near the intersection remained closed as of 9 a.m. as officials continued their investigation. — Brieanna J. Frank, azcentral, "Man killed in north Phoenix shooting, police say," 11 Jan. 2020 Improper handling of a firearm: US 422 At 12:30 p.m. Dec. 30, an officer conducted a traffic stop on the US 422 eastbound exit at Harper Road. — cleveland, "Man nabbed for taking bag of cash at RollHouse Entertainment: Solon police blotter," 3 Jan. 2020 The Neon did not yield to an eastbound Chevy Silverado, state police said, and the pickup hit the front of the Neon. — Nyssa Kruse, Arkansas Online, "Minor killed, 3 injured in wreck that sent 2 cars off road, state police say," 19 Dec. 2019 Police said the crash happened in the eastbound lanes near mile post one shortly after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harrison Township. — Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati.com, "Police ID driver who died following I-74 crash near Harrison," 24 Jan. 2020 Gamble then fled from the scene of the accident and was struck by the 18-wheeler while attempting to cross the eastbound lanes. — Levi Edwards | Ledwards@al.com, al, "State troopers identify teen killed by 18-wheeler running from deputies on interstate," 14 Jan. 2020

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“Eastbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eastbound. Accessed 16 Feb. 2020.

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