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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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"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

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

"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

There's going to be a target on my back from Luke and all the other players.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

All lights are off so the port will not be a target.

From "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhha Lai

be a target

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