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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Economists have argued that China must shift towards a growth model powered more by domestic consumption than by investment in real estate and infrastructure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Instead, Suffolk Police worked with organisers to close it at 07:00 "after receiving information about a possible threat made towards the event".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
In recent days the Japanese finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, has signalled a possible shift in government pension fund assets towards domestic investment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
"It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He's coming towards the end of his career. For me personally, he's the best player to ever touch a football pitch. And yeah, I can't wait for the challenge."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
We can’t go towards the camp until I know the toxin has dissipated.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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