How to use "toward" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "toward" in popular movie and book plots

  • These figures, called "spirits" to distinguish them from the ghosts, offer to assist them in the journey toward the mountains and the sunrise.  - The Great Divorce
  • Bender raises his fist in triumph as he walks across the school football field toward home.  - The Breakfast Club
  • " and starts to run toward him.  - The Graduate
  • They continue toward the homestead, intending to return to the gas station once it has received a fuel delivery.  - The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
  • Ryan then stands at attention and delivers a salute toward Miller's grave.  - Saving Private Ryan
  • The probe causes the star to implode, sending a shock wave toward the observatory.  - Star Trek Generations
  • Nevertheless, he carries no ill will toward the whale, which he regards not as malicious, but as awkward.  - Moby-Dick
  • Rhett turns his attention toward Bonnie, dotes on her, spoils her, and worries about her reputation when she is older.  - Gone with the Wind (novel)
  • As they are sailing, Godzilla surfaces and heads toward the newly hatched Mothra.  - Godzilla vs. Mothra
  • Godzilla proceeds toward the power plant at Tsuruga, but psychic Miki Saegusa uses her powers to divert it toward Osaka instead.  - Godzilla vs. Biollante
  • While maneuvering toward the sniper, Cowboy is shot and killed.  - Full Metal Jacket
  • Sybil, on the other hand, is always condescending toward Manuel, excusing his behavior to guests with "He's from Barcelona".  - Fawlty Towers
  • When the meal is over, the band goes back toward the city, to help rebuild society.  - Fahrenheit 451
  • approaches the pulpit and the priest berates him for his attitude toward the trial and for seeking help, especially from women.  - The Trial
  • While he works ever closer with Edgars, he becomes increasingly aggressive toward Sheridan and eventually leaves Babylon 5.  - Babylon 5
  • In an endeavour to save himself, he raised his eyes (and would have raised his arms, had he had them) toward Mount Olympus.  - Actaeon

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