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target

[tahr-git] / ˈtɑr gɪt /


VERB
aim an attack at
Synonyms


VERB
direct a message to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
pitch to


Example Sentences

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Rutte insisted Europe would have to double its spending targets to afford the "billions and billions of euros" it would cost to replace the US nuclear umbrella.

From Barron's

The heavy targeting of the Ukrainian capital -- which Russia failed to seize at the start of its invasion -- has forced residents to find makeshift solutions to stay warm.

From Barron's

At the time, people familiar with Amazon’s plans said the company was targeting around 30,000 job cuts, around 10% of the corporate workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the team added targets that encouraged the system to talk to itself a specific number of times, performance improved even further.

From Science Daily

In fact, Newcastle did not muster a first shot on target until the 85th minute in a goalless Premier League draw against bottom club Wolves.

From BBC