target
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"Whatever happens, our job is to make sure that inflation gets back to the 2% target after the initial impact of the war on energy prices has passed," he added.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
"This raises a question. Perhaps it's time to look for other ways to combat paedophiles and provocateurs who target children online?" she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Big picture: Just one year ago, inflation was slowing toward the Fed’s 2% target and the central bank was planning more interest-rate cuts.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
It downgrades the stock’s rating to hold from add and lowers the target price to 370.00 rupiah from 580.00 rupiah.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Masha followed Zhenya Timofeyeva steadily through the chaotic sky toward the target where they were supposed to drop their bombs.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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