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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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Tehran still expects Israel to target senior Iranian leaders even if serious negotiations proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"It would be a novel target that may complement existing therapies like Ozempic, for example, and improve the lives of many who suffer from obesity and other appetite-related conditions."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The average analyst price target for Kratos stock is about $119, up 40% from Kahyaoglu’s target.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"We now have a different mechanism where we might be able to target astrocytes or specifically this HCAR1 receptor," he added.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The point was to allow white, his opponent, to occupy the center squares, making the pieces a clear target that would be vulnerable to Bobby’s attack.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady