aiming at

Example Sentences

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They are aiming at problems that have had longstanding bipartisan support.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Shanske is not surprised by the growing number of state proposals aiming at the top of the tax code.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026

The U.S. has seized two tankers carrying Venezuelan oil since Dec. 10, aiming at Maduro’s most important source of revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

Then there’s the question of being able to hit what you’re aiming at, and having it make any difference.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

At a time when nine out of ten students never even graduated from high school, she was aiming at college.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield