southeasterly
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of southeasterly
Example Sentences
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She said this pressure pattern has also brought persistent southeasterly winds for Scotland, meaning eastern parts of the country - especially the north east - have borne the brunt of the rain and snowfall.
From BBC
Roughly 20 yards beneath an upscale neighborhood of Gaza City, the tunnel ran in a southeasterly direction from under an UNRWA-run school.
From New York Times
By Monday, the strong gusts associated with the storm had abated into light southeasterly winds.
From Los Angeles Times
"Very strong southeasterly winds are likely to accompany heavy rainfall which may exacerbate impacts."
From BBC
Every few years, thousands upon thousands of Eastern gray squirrels moved in a roughly southeasterly direction, usually in the fall.
From Washington Post
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