be a target
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The Philippines “will only be a target if there’s a bad actor with bad intentions against the Philippines,” Gilberto Teodoro Jr., the country’s defense secretary, said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"And our research suggests that this population of neurons could be a target in the future. We have ongoing projects looking at this."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
Cristina Garcia, a former assemblywoman who represented southeast L.A. and worked with Siebel Newsom on women’s legislation, said she thought Siebel Newsom would be a target no matter what.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Dahieh neighbourhood to the south of Beirut, where Hezbollah has a strong presence, continues to be a target.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2026
I knew better than anyone what it was like to be a target for the Zachs of the world.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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