look (toward)

Definition of look (toward)next
as in to face
to stand or sit with the face or front toward the bay window looks toward the park

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  • Sandwiched between two hegemonic powers and facing an uncertain future, an emerging generation of artists, writers, and designers began exploring new areas of subjectivity.
    Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026
  • The demonstration also touched on various issues that Americans have been facing including the rising cost of food and gas due in part to tariffs, the war in Iran and immigration sweeps that experts have said contributed to a shortage of agricultural workers.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
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  • Virginia Beach, Virginia Virginia Beach fronts both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay, providing a variety of experiences for family beach vacations (even in the cooler fall months).
    Kara Williams, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The draft room will be fronted by executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and vice president of player personnel Ryan Cowden on Saturday.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Look (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20%28toward%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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