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[toh] / toʊ /


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Under Gass, Levi’s has been looking to dress consumers from head to toe by expanding its offerings of tops, dresses and non-denim bottoms.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

“Now we’ve got a toe in the water.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

Shortly afterwards, with a little more difficulty, the third sister emerges, sobbing and covered in dust from head to toe.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

We also delve into the future of healthcare from head to toe, why “Toy Story” has lasting appeal and the World Cup tourists eating up American food culture.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 20, 2026

My big toe smacked against something—hard—and Fig’s water bowl slid across the floor.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

England's defenders will have to be on their toes to cut out the through balls that Argentina - and Lionel Messi in particular - have loved to play so far.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Traders have to be on their toes this week as the Juneteenth public holiday shifts the schedule for when options expire, potentially meaning volatility for the stock market.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

The music in “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” toes the line between indulgence and realism.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

The strangeness of “Ghost-Eye” will keep readers on their toes, but the book’s earnest, scientific framework makes it seem like an elaborate exercise in wishful thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

And I feel bad being so annoying, but the sand between my toes is driving me bananas.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

When war was declared, David recanted his previously strong pro-German views and toed a patriotic line.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

“The bottom line is that he has shown to be the best pitcher in a particular league multiple times,” Roberts said before Yamamoto toed the mound.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2025

For the past 50 years, El’Zabar has toed the line between fashion and music, the present and the future, American jazz and West African compositional structure.

From New York Times Mar. 5, 2024

At first, however, she toed the PR line.

From BBC Oct. 23, 2023

Earle Watson who was no good at running, but had a big mouth, would yell “Bang!” and they’d race to a line they’d toed across at the other end.

From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson

During my three weeks covered in glowing sensors, I found myself toeing the line between mindful self-improvement and algorithmic overload.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

When it came to shoes, though, Murkowski showed little interest in toeing Trump’s line.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

In June French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire summoned 75 retailers and consumer groups to a meeting about prices, and has accused manufacturers of not toeing the line on inflation.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2023

"Currencies should reflect economic fundamentals ... I'm closely watching currency moves," Suzuki told reporters, toeing the standard official line.

From Reuters Sep. 1, 2023

Frankly, this one is toeing the line, but okay.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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