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toward

[tawrd, tohrd, tuh-wawrd, twawrd, twohrd, tawrd, tohrd] / tɔrd, toʊrd, təˈwɔrd, twɔrd, twoʊrd, tɔrd, toʊrd /


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Unified staff, the charter “failed to meet or make sufficient progress toward meeting standards that provide a benefit to the pupils.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Such efforts weren’t previously allowed to be counted in calculations toward reaching SBTi-approved climate targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That points toward occupancy and prices being high.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

From here, a move toward $1,200 by the third quarter appears achievable, 23% upside from current levels.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A few Elders amble toward the dance floor in front of the stage.

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




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