as in facing
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the bay window looks toward the park
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While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
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The Education Department’s civil rights office had long been the last resort for parents who believe their child is facing discrimination at school, with a mandate to review all complaints.
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“Looking (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28toward%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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