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target

[tahr-git] / ˈtɑr gɪt /


VERB
aim an attack at
Synonyms


VERB
direct a message to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
pitch to


Example Sentences

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A defence official highlighted the government's target to spend 3% of GDP on defence by the end of the next parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

B. Riley on Monday raised its price target on the stock to $156 from $135, maintaining a Buy rating on the shares.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Narayan rates Tesla at outperform and slashed his price target to $480 per share from $500 per share.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

At the Royal Berkshire Hospital, for example, the four‑hour A&E target was met in 82% of cases during December's walkout, compared with 73% the previous week.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I knew that to Grigori, what had resembled a blight had probably been a modest building from the outside, so as to avoid making a target of itself.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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