toward

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During El Nino, trade winds weaken and atmospheric patterns shift across the tropical Pacific, allowing warm waters around Indonesia to spread eastward toward South America.

From Barron's • 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

Recent observations have raised questions that could point toward new physics, including the effects of massive neutrinos, modified gravity, and evolving dark energy.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

“It’s not a handout if you’re giving back,” Bernadette says, pushing the ketchup toward Maggie.

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