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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Cristina Garcia, a former assemblywoman who represented southeast L.A. and worked with Siebel Newsom on women’s legislation, said she thought Siebel Newsom would be a target no matter what.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Jetton warned that even low-skilled criminals can purchase ready-made hacking and scamming tools on the dark web -- and anyone with a smartphone can be a target.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Guy Pepper, eight caps deep, will be a target for wily opposite number Jamie Ritchie.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

O’Hara said the woman didn’t appear to be a target of the federal enforcement operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

“You can’t just think of yourself, you know. Think of Ellis. She’s going to be a target now, too,” she says.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

be a target

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