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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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The Dahieh neighbourhood to the south of Beirut, where Hezbollah has a strong presence, continues to be a target.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Australia spinner Todd Muphy is prepared to be a target for England in the final Ashes Test in Sydney.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 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

Secret Service official, who said that the White House didn’t appear to be a target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 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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