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target

[tahr-git] / ˈtɑr gɪt /


VERB
aim an attack at
Synonyms


VERB
direct a message to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
pitch to


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GDP TARGET: Officials are expected to discuss 2026’s growth target, which will be announced in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

ON TARGET: Like Foles, Trubisky is on a roll .

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2019

OFF TARGET: Target lost $3.10,or 4.1 percent, to $72.04 after it reported that costs associated with overhauling its stores and investing in its website affected its earnings and its forecasts for the current year.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2018

BIG TARGET: The one part of the Raiders’ offense that hasn’t been clicking all year is the tight end in the passing game.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2016

TARGET: Discounter Target has benefited from consumers looking for apparel and home furnishings and trading up from Wal-Mart Stores Inc but still expects heavy discounting to be a key to the holiday season.

From Reuters • Nov. 24, 2010




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