target
Example Sentences
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But he said reform would be a "long and complicated process", adding that a new funding system would need to be developed "to ensure resources are targeted across schools to where they are needed".
From BBC
The opening assault, which if authorized could come within days, would target a few military or government sites, the WSJ reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
California’s tax, however, targets a small class of individuals, billionaires, and doesn’t burden anyone else, even for small amounts.
Many of my friends were stationed at bases that could become targets.
The team, piloted by Brad Hall, were targeting a medal at Milan-Cortina but gave themselves a difficult task, having sat seventh in the standings after day one of competition.
From BBC
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