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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
But, from the start of the war, Netanyahu has obstructed any effort to set up a new Palestinian governing structure, because that would inevitably engage the Palestinian Authority, and would thus be a step toward eventual Palestinian independence.
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Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
The demolition, expected to begin in late spring, is another step toward construction of a new town complex, which will be shared with the trustee and township assessor, at 122 Huber Blvd.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The payments go toward helping phone and internet services, hospitals, libraries and schools.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The drone lifted off, chased down the convoy—and barreled toward a pickup truck whose bed was heavy with supplies.
—David Axe, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2025
The demolition, expected to begin in late spring, is another step toward construction of a new town complex, which will be shared with the trustee and township assessor, at 122 Huber Blvd.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The payments go toward helping phone and internet services, hospitals, libraries and schools.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The drone lifted off, chased down the convoy—and barreled toward a pickup truck whose bed was heavy with supplies.
—David Axe, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toward
Preposition
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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
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Preposition
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Here's what traffic is looking like today on Kansas 10 highway between Kansas City and Lawrence.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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More than a decade on, the So Kates have become such a fixture in Zendaya’s wardrobe that even her employers, Louis Vuitton and Valentino, have been taught to expect no less.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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At the time, the attacks sparked nationwide outrage, igniting protests and debates about the country’s judicial system.—
Dyepkazah Shibayan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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