go toward(s)
phrasal verb
went toward(s); gone toward(s); going toward(s); goes toward(s)
: to help pay for (something)
My extra income is going towards a new car.
Your donations will go toward better sanitation for refugees.
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As Israel, Hamas and U.S. leaders are at odds in discussions over a ceasefire-resolution, money raised by PCRF will go towards relief and recovery in Gaza.
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Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The money from the DNC will go toward voter database technology and supporting organizing staff in Central Indiana, where some open seats are.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2024
Entry costs $30, and proceeds go toward the educational nonprofit.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Money paid under panda loans go toward China’s conservation efforts.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
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Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
The money from the DNC will go toward voter database technology and supporting organizing staff in Central Indiana, where some open seats are.
—Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 10 June 2024
Entry costs $30, and proceeds go toward the educational nonprofit.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Money paid under panda loans go toward China’s conservation efforts.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2024
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“Go toward(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20toward%28s%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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