Toward and Upon

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Toward preposition - Having to do with.

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Upon and toward are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upon" instead an adverb "Toward".

Upon preposition - In or into contact with.

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Toward and upon are semantically related. You can use "Toward" instead an adverb "Upon".

Upon seeing Sosuke getting out of the car, she immediately runs toward him and does this.

Source: Anime / Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Instead of walking toward the Light, she takes it upon herself to perform scientific experiments, which leads to her acquiring magical powers.

Source: Literature / Saga Of Soul
The Fifties also saw a general turn toward conservatism in American society as a reaction against the disruption of the War, and pushing the envelope or questioning social norms was frowned upon.

Source: Useful Notes / The Silver Age of Comic Books

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