toward

Example Sentences

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“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

If you’d rather stay on a train for longer and shorten your trip on the shuttle, then you can transfer to the K Line from Crenshaw Station toward LAX/Metro Transit Center.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

I wander toward the fire, digging through brush, looking for sticks to skewer the meat.

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