work toward

Example Sentences

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While textbook monetary policy advocates for looking through oil price supply shocks, some officials at the central bank have increasingly become more hawkish as they work toward their inflation goals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

Von Ormy, he said, would form a government that would work toward eliminating property taxes while still providing basic services to its residents, and would offer free business permitting and few regulations.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

"Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace. Ukraine is ready to work toward this in any dignified and effective format," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

After all I’d done to lever myself out of corporate law and into more meaningful community-minded work, I knew I’d be happiest if I could engage actively and work toward achieving measurable results.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama