look (toward)

Definition of look (toward)next
as in to face
to stand or sit with the face or front toward the bay window looks toward the park

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  • But the court also said the people facing deportation must pursue their cases individually where they are being held, under what are called habeas petitions, rather than collectively, under what is called a class action.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The University of California Health system and Cigna, facing a July 1 deadline to reach a new contract covering a large group of Sacramento-area patients, have agreed to an extension to allow more time for negotiations.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
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  • The Victorian-style building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and this side of the resort directly fronting Cape Cod Bay is known collectively as The Mansion.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Adidas, Nike, Puma, New Balance and Skechers – who only launched their first range of soccer shoes in 2023 and are fronted by England striker Harry Kane – all unveiled new lines of cleats ahead of the tournament.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
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“Look (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20%28toward%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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