toward

Example Sentences

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But Musk’s position appears to have changed as SpaceX prepares to go public later this year and as Washington politics have shifted toward returning astronauts to the moon by 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal

A real, permanent ceasefire is the first step toward stability, but it must be followed by the rapid restoration of healthcare and education, with sustained investment in psychosocial and mental health support.

From Los Angeles Times

“I have been actually frustrated by the conditions in the city for quite some time, particularly over this last year, where we are both unable to deliver basic services, like fixing streetlights and repaving streets for my constituents, but also are not moving toward a more accountable, transparent and efficient system of addressing issues like homelessness,” she said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times

Even if individual claims are debunked, the persistent chorus of independent-sounding voices can make radical ideas seem mainstream and amplify negative feelings toward “others.”

From Salon

These are positive steps in China’s push toward self-reliance: Beijing is working to shift from debt-fueled growth toward “higher quality” growth based on advanced technology and higher consumer spending.

From Barron's