Definitions

to

[too, too, tuh] / tu, tʊ, tə /

PREPOSITION

in the direction of

Synonyms

WEAK

directed toward facing into through toward via

PREPOSITION

indicating position

Synonyms

WEAK

before in front of on over prior to upon

PREPOSITION

until

Synonyms

WEAK

extending to stopping at till up to

PREPOSITION

so that

Synonyms

WEAK

in order to so that one may

PREPOSITION

indicating degree

Synonyms

WEAK

as far as down to to this extent up to

PREPOSITION

indicating results

Synonyms

WEAK

back becoming ending with until

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This is a foundation of sand for a society aspiring to global power, and it shows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Executives from the technology companies said a proposed bill would force them to change their products to allow for more surveillance and potentially compromise encrypted systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Apple’s Erik Neuenschwander said the bill would force companies to “break encryption,” while Google’s Jeanette Patell cited invasive surveillance capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

But wars are also projections beyond the border of political contests at home, to rephrase the great Clausewitz.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

And he was going to have to make up a lot of ground if he wanted a chance with her.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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