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Example Sentences

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But he smashed that, with 366 climbs in just 171 days and decided to set himself a new target of 730 walks in a year.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

If astrocytes help control whether fear memories are expressed or fade away, future treatments might target these cells alongside neurons to improve outcomes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Founded in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and funded by the CIA’s venture-capital arm, Palantir sought to target terrorists and defend American interests.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Korean, and Taiwanese companies, the chips that are the target of the bill are used in AI data centers and military hardware.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

With full power roaring, it was Nadya’s turn to caper around in the searchlights while Marina climbed out of view, then idled her own engine to glide silently back to the target.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein