toward

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"If we can get these powerful catalysts to work in water, that's a big step toward greener chemistry."

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

Habits are hard to change, however; American buyers still shifted toward larger vehicles, such as SUVs and full-size trucks, and away from compact and subcompact cars in March, according to Cox’s Kelley Blue Book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The breakthrough not only resolves a long-standing biochemical puzzle, but also points toward cleaner, more efficient methods for producing pharmaceuticals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

One can enter on a pullback at $230 and look for a move toward the very round $300 in the second half of the year, which would be a gain of 29% from current prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Keep an eye on my stuff. Ravens love beads,” she said darkly, casting a wary eye toward the tree line before hiking up her shorts and shuffling to the pickup window.

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