target
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“It’s hard to get on base — certainly when everyone’s trying to target you. This streak is one of the great ones.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
In court documents made public in February, he was named as the "target" of a grand jury investigation into the death.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Kahyaoglu says Honeywell’s aerospace division is worth $168 a share, or 68% of her price target, which is based on 19 times estimated 2027 Ebitda.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
The ECB, the European Commission and the International Monetary Fund have called on governments to target any help it offers this time around to vulnerable households, and leave others to fend for themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
“Before each mission and as we approached the target, I became a concentration of nerves and tension,” she said.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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