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be a target

VERB

run the gauntlet

Synonyms

WEAK

be a whipping boy come to grips with court disaster face criticism face one's punishment go in harm's way go through fire and water march up to the cannon's mouth meet head-on take one's life in one's hands take potshots take the bull by the horns

Example Sentences

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The Dahieh neighbourhood to the south of Beirut, where Hezbollah has a strong presence, continues to be a target.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Production infrastructure could be a target as well as maritime chokepoints.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

O’Hara said the woman didn’t appear to be a target of the federal enforcement operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Australia spinner Todd Muphy is prepared to be a target for England in the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

“She’ll be a target for every—” “I want to go,” I break in.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins