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having to do with
didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was
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Recent Examples of toward
This time around, there is more ideological animosity toward clean energy and climate action both within the administration and among top Congressional Republicans than ever.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
You could be pulled toward someone who feels familiar on a soul level, or experience closure that finally frees your heart.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The watch’s success heralded a pivot towards timepieces centered on major historical figures and events.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
There is a sense that local producers are leaning towards coproductions with producers in other countries, not just to ameliorate the financial burden, but to wean themselves away from over reliance on commissions and acquisitions from streamers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
You could be pulled toward someone who feels familiar on a soul level, or experience closure that finally frees your heart.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The watch’s success heralded a pivot towards timepieces centered on major historical figures and events.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
There is a sense that local producers are leaning towards coproductions with producers in other countries, not just to ameliorate the financial burden, but to wean themselves away from over reliance on commissions and acquisitions from streamers.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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Metro Police detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting, and are in contact with the District Attorney’s Office regarding charging decisions.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Preposition
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Latest figures show that more than 280 people have returned home safely as a result of the inclusion of CAPS as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This takes place on April 25, marking the day that Australian and New Zealand forces first went into action in the First World War, during the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Many clubs across the English football pyramid, such as Manchester City and Leeds United, have posted on their websites about their Remembrance Day plans for this weekend.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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An emergency order by the FAA on Thursday said airlines have to cut traffic by 4%, resulting in about 800 flight cancellations for Friday that increased to over 1,000 throughout the day, according to FlightAware.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
Preposition
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Flight reductions The FAA has required 40 airports across the country to reduce the number of flights per day.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Everything is dark around us, but the collision itself is a source of energy and the flash of it lights us up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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