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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
Almost all the Indian adaptations of Wuthering Heights fall on the side of depicting the Heathcliff character as a wronged lover who is ultimately in the right; here’s one that leans more toward his villainy, resulting in something slightly less predictable, if still quite silly at times.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
My relationship with foundation has always leaned toward skin tints and lightweight formulas that create that natural, luminous, everyday finish.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Stay toward the middle lanes – water tends to pool in the outside lanes.
—Mobile Web, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Booker accomplished the first part and appears to be on his way toward the second part, too.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
My relationship with foundation has always leaned toward skin tints and lightweight formulas that create that natural, luminous, everyday finish.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Feb. 2026
Stay toward the middle lanes – water tends to pool in the outside lanes.
—Mobile Web, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
Booker accomplished the first part and appears to be on his way toward the second part, too.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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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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But a reoccurring point of friction and, really, anger on my part is over the dishwashing and laundry at our house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Athletes and their fans, celebrities on a shoot or on tour, artists in town for Expo, business travelers, quiet-luxury weekenders, and smartly dressed families book well in advance to secure one of the few rooms (192 isn’t very many for such a tall building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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When David Bazzel first approached then-University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles about celebrating the top assistant coach in college football, Broyles said five months was not enough time to put on a first-class banquet.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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For the next five years, only one game per season was played in London, with many owners skeptical about sacrificing revenue from home games in a market dominated by the Premier League.—
Tom Chitty,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2026
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Because the crash happened not far from one of the department’s precincts, officers on routine patrol were able to get to the scene almost immediately, Chatham County police said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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In the courtroom will be parents and families from across the US who say their children were harmed — or even died — as a result of social media.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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