be a target

Example Sentences

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"While we are aware of the enormous needs in the country, we find it unacceptable to be a target for attacks," said Gul Badshah, MSF's operations manager.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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

"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

Yet again, they will play the final game of a Premier League match round, and yet again there will be a target to aim for, although which each failure it is getting lower.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

“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