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toward

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


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Quarters that once housed thousands of veterans were closed in the 1970s as the VA mission shifted toward medical care after World War II.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Talks toward a diplomatic end to the war haven’t made progress despite weeks of comments by Trump that a deal is close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

That could open the door for a rotation toward those with steadier cash flows, reasonable valuations, recognizable brands, and clear paths to margin recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Does the choice to turn such high-profile book titles as “Remarkably Bright Creatures” and “People We Meet on Vacation” into films instead of series suggest a shift back toward the made-for-TV movie?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I’m all out of words, so I just tip my chin toward her.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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