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be a target

VERB

run the gauntlet

Synonyms

WEAK

be a whipping boy come to grips with court disaster face criticism face one's punishment go in harm's way go through fire and water march up to the cannon's mouth meet head-on take one's life in one's hands take potshots take the bull by the horns

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He would be a target for the opposition should he play at the World Cup.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Australia spinner Todd Muphy is prepared to be a target for England in the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Veda’s Treyz says the EU could be a target of a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices which could pave the way for tariffs.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

"It was really exciting because no one had ever considered it before for vaccine or antibody development. It had never been shown to be a target of neutralizing antibodies."

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025

It was like I was destined to be a target.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

be a target

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