aiming at

Example Sentences

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What’s wild is that a league that brings together the world’s best shooters keeps missing so badly on draft reform — unless it’s actually their feet that they’re aiming at.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

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

It wouldn’t have done Uncle Andrew much good if he had succeeded, for he was aiming at the right-hand pocket because he still thought the green rings were “homeward” rings.

From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis