be a target
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“Anytime you have 21 kids you’re going to be a target for public speculation,” Krems said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 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
Production infrastructure could be a target as well as maritime chokepoints.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
"While we are aware of the enormous needs in the country, we find it unacceptable to be a target for attacks," said Gul Badshah, MSF's operations manager.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2026
If he were never to be king, he might not be a target.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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