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toward

[tawrd, tohrd, tuh-wawrd, twawrd, twohrd, tawrd, tohrd] / tɔrd, toʊrd, təˈwɔrd, twɔrd, twoʊrd, tɔrd, toʊrd /


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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

Tech hyperscalers are increasingly turning toward debt and equity financing to support the capital needs of the AI buildout.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

You walk toward the shimmering air, an arch of cedar boughs intertwined above it.

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




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