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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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It also makes O’Donnell a competent foil—and a satisfying target for Trump’s favorite pastime, revenge.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Bell Potter cuts its target price 8.9% to 71.75 Australian dollars and keeps a buy rating on the stock, which is down 1.5% at A$37.49.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They and others warn it makes the government's target of 1.5 million new homes during this Parliament very hard to achieve.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Once activated, Cul4A works together with an adaptor protein called WDR5 to target DNA repair proteins such as RAD51 for destruction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Our house looked large from the road, making it the target for strays.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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