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

He said he did not believe officers were aiming at reporters with less-lethal weapons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

She stepped away from Uncle, aiming at nothing that I could see.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata