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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.
—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.
—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.
—ABC News, 22 June 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
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The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, filed for divorce from his podcaster wife, 46, on May 18 after separating May 9, according to a divorce filing obtained and reviewed by the USA TODAY Network on June 15.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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Fed independence concerns tempered There was much speculation about how Warsh rejoining the Fed as chair would affect the institution’s independence before his first meeting.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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The founding story Parsis tell about their arrival in India dates back centuries.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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As questions swirl about James’ future, ESPN reported that James representatives and the Lakers are engaged in talks the structure of a new contract.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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And Kemp shed his vow of neutrality to back the lieutenant governor just two days before the runoff.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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