21.   All activity in the Ishmaelite household is now directed toward the physical needs of the holy family.

22.   All eyes and vocal cords were directed toward the Pennsylvania Avenue march route as a security helicopter hovered ominously overhead.

23.   All the madness was directed toward the proceedings taking place at the Georgia Dome Monday night.

24.   But apparently in an attempt to deflect some of the partisan bullets, he made certain his comments were not specifically directed toward conservatives or the extremist right wing.

25.   But how do you wean adversaries from reductive sloganeering and reflexive responses and direct them toward more enlightening and productive dialogue?

26.   But he has made a lower priority of services directed toward low-income people.

27.   But now, instead of simply understanding the ailments of old age, more research is directed toward mastering their root causes.

28.   But on this particular Saturday in October, imaginations were not directed toward pleasant summertime fantasies.

29.   But these programs also consume staff and resources that could otherwise be directed toward covering local concerns.

30.   But we usually witness such behavior directed toward his players, or referees, or reporters.