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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
The lawsuit stemmed from Nirvana’s use of a photo taken by Weddle at the Pasadena Aquatic Center in California that depicted Elden swimming naked toward a dollar bill on a fishhook.
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CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
If the judge denies the defense motion, the court would then move toward scheduling Trauernicht’s trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The news came out of a Prime Video retreat on the island of Ibiza that skewed towards its successful drive into YA films and series.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The Gallup data, gathered in September 2025, shows that skepticism toward the media now cuts across all ages and political lines, with trust levels for every demographic at record lows.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
If the judge denies the defense motion, the court would then move toward scheduling Trauernicht’s trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The news came out of a Prime Video retreat on the island of Ibiza that skewed towards its successful drive into YA films and series.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
The Gallup data, gathered in September 2025, shows that skepticism toward the media now cuts across all ages and political lines, with trust levels for every demographic at record lows.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 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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Sitting at 1-2-1 on the season, the Dallas Cowboys head into their Week 5 game against the New York Jets desperately needing a victory to keep pace in the NFC East.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 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 Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, Ludwinski said she’s connected with people at Zingerman’s who helped with questions about business challenges.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The film, which was found under a carpet and in a duct along with jewelry worn by Schaefer, served as evidence when Ignatow was convicted of perjury for lying to a federal grand jury about his involvement in Schaefer's death.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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