toward

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Crude prices continued to rise Friday in Asia, as traffic through the strait remains extremely limited and no tangible progress has yet been made toward a peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Oil prices were hovering above $100 a barrel on Thursday amid reports of a ship being seized and taken toward Iranian waters.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Recently retired five-time Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward asked the Dodgers for a chance to learn and work toward his goal of leading a franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

After meeting with Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping in 1984, President Reagan believed that market reforms could move China toward American-style capitalism, democracy and individualism.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

A hand swoops in to grab mine, pulling me toward one of the giant spruces, and we get under just as hail starts pelting down.

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