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as in regarding
having to do with
didn't know what his attitude toward women in the military was
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Recent Examples of toward
James appears to be walking toward the viewer with a burning flame lit behind him.
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet, bizarrely, the TV show undercuts this angle by inventing a serial killer nurse from whole cloth, a move that shifts the blame away from systemic forces and toward a motiveless scoundrel.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
What To Know The announcement means that eligible EB-2 applicants must wait until October 1, 2025, when the new fiscal year begins and the visa pool resets to continue the process toward obtaining a green card.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
As people gravitate more towards organic textures and craftsmanship that bring warmth and authenticity to modern spaces, these elements feel especially relevant today.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Yet, bizarrely, the TV show undercuts this angle by inventing a serial killer nurse from whole cloth, a move that shifts the blame away from systemic forces and toward a motiveless scoundrel.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
What To Know The announcement means that eligible EB-2 applicants must wait until October 1, 2025, when the new fiscal year begins and the visa pool resets to continue the process toward obtaining a green card.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
As people gravitate more towards organic textures and craftsmanship that bring warmth and authenticity to modern spaces, these elements feel especially relevant today.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Panouses advises his clients to use intermediaries where possible and claim their prizes on busy news days, such as Election Day, to avoid coverage.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Preposition
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His statement came amidst growing concern about Colombians joining the war in Ukraine.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Sinner spoke Friday about how much Alcaraz’s serve has improved.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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