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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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Production infrastructure could be a target as well as maritime chokepoints.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Guy Pepper, eight caps deep, will be a target for wily opposite number Jamie Ritchie.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

Yet again, they will play the final game of a Premier League match round, and yet again there will be a target to aim for, although which each failure it is getting lower.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

“You can’t just think of yourself, you know. Think of Ellis. She’s going to be a target now, too,” she says.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

be a target

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