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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
The Netherlands has also been working towards returning artifacts to Africa that have long been held in its museum collections.
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
If no timetable emerges and attention shifts toward a leadership challenge that could force his departure, heavier pressure on sterling could reappear.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
With the pleasant spring afternoon drawing toward evening, the Sun lazily crossed the sky, casting light all around.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Starmer dragged Labour toward the political center after taking over from veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn, who led Labour to election defeats in 2017 and 2019.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
If no timetable emerges and attention shifts toward a leadership challenge that could force his departure, heavier pressure on sterling could reappear.
—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
With the pleasant spring afternoon drawing toward evening, the Sun lazily crossed the sky, casting light all around.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
Starmer dragged Labour toward the political center after taking over from veteran socialist Jeremy Corbyn, who led Labour to election defeats in 2017 and 2019.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
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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.
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Was any decision made regarding reducing Partey’s media obligations?
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In recent weeks, Ukraine has escalated its military efforts there, reflecting Kyiv’s broader push to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
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Pluverge, an ice cream maker at Taste the Tropics, came to the United States on asylum after he was kidnapped and tortured by gang members in his home country.
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There's one Panama fan here that certainly knows about an important finish.
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Attorney Al Watkins, who represented the McCloskeys during the early stages of the controversy, said one of the biggest misconceptions about the case is what triggered the confrontation in the first place.
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Seoul — North Korea on Tuesday commissioned its largest-ever warship, a 5,000-ton destroyer that military analysts say could give Pyongyang’s adversaries something more to think about in a time of crisis.
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In fact, many of us often end up buying things that our colleagues found during their search.
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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