toward

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South Africa was reduced to 10 men just as the second half began when Sphephelo Sithole brought down Brian Gutiérrez, who was heading toward the goal unmarked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“Even if inflation does move considerably toward the target, certain fundamentals that were already underpinning longer term rates remain in place, such as record-level borrowing by the U.S. and yawning budget gaps,” he says.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The family is required to contribute 30% of their monthly income toward the rent, and the government covers the balance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Big picture: Just one year ago, inflation was slowing toward the Fed’s 2% target and the central bank was planning more interest-rate cuts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

But I bypass the water and walk toward the barn.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes