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Recent Examples of toward James appears to be walking toward the viewer with a burning flame lit behind him. 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 See All Example Sentences for toward
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Preposition
  • Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • His statement came amidst growing concern about Colombians joining the war in Ukraine.
    Rebecca Johns, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • 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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