be a target
Example Sentences
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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
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
Veda’s Treyz says the EU could be a target of a Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices which could pave the way for tariffs.
From Barron's ● Dec. 22, 2025
All lights are off so the port will not be a target.
From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai
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