towards
Britishpreposition
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in the direction or vicinity of
towards London
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with regard to
her feelings towards me
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as a contribution or help to
money towards a new car
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just before
towards one o'clock
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in comparison with
it's no work towards having to do it by hand
Example Sentences
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The former Atletico player fired towards goal from seven yards out but Oblak showed lightning-quick reflexes to keep out the shot.
From Barron's
Williamson has not made a concrete decision over his future in Test cricket, but he is leaning more towards family than cricketing commitment.
From Barron's
"We were also aware of the sensitivity towards our Jewish community," Larnach said.
From BBC
She has since gravitated towards friends with whom she feels there is mutual respect, even if they disagree.
From BBC
The recording features children singing towards the end, and Jenkins revealed it was her eldest daughter Aaliyah on the recording.
From BBC
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