toward

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Quarters that once housed thousands of veterans were closed in the 1970s as the VA mission shifted toward medical care after World War II.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While a person’s home may not be counted toward Medicaid’s asset limit, which varies by state, it is not exempt from the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

That could open the door for a rotation toward those with steadier cash flows, reasonable valuations, recognizable brands, and clear paths to margin recovery.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Politics in San Francisco have swung toward the center in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Father Julien pauses, then walks back toward the gate to give the stranger the rest of his money.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly