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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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Analysts said more Iranians took to the streets expecting Washington’s support in the form of airstrikes on government and military targets.

From The Wall Street Journal

If confirmed, this world could become the first Earth-size exoplanet in a yearlong orbit that passes in front of a nearby, bright Sun-like star, making it an especially valuable target for follow-up research.

From Science Daily

The team set out to uncover the biological changes that cause neural stem cells to weaken over time, with the goal of identifying targets for future therapies aimed at slowing neurological aging.

From Science Daily

Several people with links to the Daniel family are said to have been targeted during the wave of attacks.

From BBC

In a letter to the energy secretary, Labour MP Toby Perkins, who chairs the Environmental Audit Committee, said data centres are a "key area of concern" in hitting the emissions target.

From BBC