aimed

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He insisted that his campaign was aimed at Angelenos angry about how the city was being managed, as evidenced by disrepair of city streets and unchecked homeless encampments.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Gerstner expressed concerns that investors are “layering up” right now, noting that “there are 14 exchange-traded funds launching on the day of the SpaceX IPO,” some of which are aimed at levering returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Tom Waterhouse, managing director of Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire, said its timetables aimed to achieve "the best balance we can" between the needs of different passengers.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The U.S. military said it shot down seven Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at the two allies, which both host American bases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

He aimed carefully, then thrust the cue forward.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros