toward

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Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert praised the decision, calling it "great news" and "long-overdue step toward justice", respectively.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Returning from his Beijing summit with the Chinese leader, the president said that “nothing’s changed” in the U.S. policy toward the democratic, self-governed island.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They couldn’t resist including a subtle nod toward the situation involving New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

She flung it back into the pond as the other serpents fled back toward the deep.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman