not on target

Example Sentences

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Although substantial progress has been made against HIV incidence and AIDS-related mortality, the world is not on target to meet the UN's 2030 targets to reduce new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths by 90%.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

Sevilla had nearly 90% of possession against Velarde, which had only one attempt on goal in the entire match — and it was not on target.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022

We have incredibly high inflation numbers, we are not on target in our forecast and we have to take action.

From Reuters • Sep. 8, 2022

Liberal Democrat group leader Paul Hodgkinson asked: "Can you tell us why you are not on target so far and that you will definitely hit that 35 million?"

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2021

Right now, the country is not on target to reach that goal.

From Washington Post • Dec. 10, 2019