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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

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In the eastern city of Debrecen, Defence Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky warned that the city could be a target for "hybrid operations" such as sabotage.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

"It was really exciting because no one had ever considered it before for vaccine or antibody development. It had never been shown to be a target of neutralizing antibodies."

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025

If he were never to be king, he might not be a target.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

be a target

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