be a target
Example Sentences
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He would be a target for the opposition should he play at the World Cup.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
"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
“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
