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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It showed “strong perceptions and attitudes of and towards Bill and the work we’re all doing.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
But after Dembele equalised from the penalty spot, the contest became a must-not-lose affair for both sides, with neither keeper seriously tested as the tension rose in Hungary and the game drifted towards a shootout.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The situation escalated and one of the officers - named in legal documents as PC Butler - pushed Moses across the street towards a shop window, which was captured on CCTV.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
There had been "no change" in Washington's stance towards Taiwan, but "any decision about future Taiwan arms sales... will rest with" US President Donald Trump, Hegseth said.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Drawing her knife, she cut Wolf’s leash, scooped him up in her arms, and raced across the clearing towards the clan meet.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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