toward or towards

These two words are interchangeable, but “toward” is more common in theUS and “towards” in the UK. Some people, probably influenced by “forwards,” write “torwards” instead of the correct “towards.”

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News & Articles

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• Oil falls toward $95 as Asia stock markets plunge
  Oil falls toward $95 as Asia stock markets plunge Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:24 pm, Wednesday, June 12, 2013 BANGKOK (AP) — The price of oil rose fell toward $95 a barrel Thursday, dragged down by evidence the U.S. crude supplies are growing. Given the weak demand ...
  June 15, 2013 - seattlepi.com
• Another step toward 'Safety Town'
  The first major step toward the development of “Safety Town” came Friday.
  June 15, 2013 - Sturgis Journal
• House heads toward passage of bill backing 2 years in jail for sexual assault in the military
  WASHINGTON — The House is heading toward passage of a sweeping defense bill that reflects the outrage among lawmakers over the growing number of sexual assaults in the military.
  June 14, 2013 - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

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• Severe thunderstorms pushing through metro, Arrowhead watches to make concert plans
  Severe thunderstorms are headed towards the Kansas City metro, bringing with them possible hail, heavy rain and strong winds.
  June 15, 2013 - KCTV 5 Kansas City
• China CFOs Express Pessimism to U.S./Europe Economy, but Optimism towards China
  Focusing on cost reduction and financing in next 12 months HONG KONG, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China CFOs hold antithetical perceptions towards the economic outlook in the U.S./Europe against China, ...
  June 14, 2013 - PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
• Brent slips towards $103 on demand worries; weak dollar aids
  By Manash Goswami SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent futures slipped towards $103 a barrel on Thursday as a jump in gasoline stocks in the United States with the summer driving season already underway stoked worries about demand, but a weak dollar helped stem the slide. The U.S. dollar wallowed at a near four-month low against a basket of major currencies as investors cut bullish positions amid ...
  June 13, 2013 - Reuters via Yahoo! News