target
noun
an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
targeting
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present participleof target.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The department is calling it “Operation Street Sweeper,” a coordinated effort targeting illegal street takeovers, according to a statement from the LAPD.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The main focus in the Iran conflict over the weekend was a tit-for-tat escalation targeting commercial shipping in and around the Gulf,” Jim Reid, of Deutsche Bank, wrote in a Monday note.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
That raises the possibility that treatments targeting this pathway could make those areas more vulnerable.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell "underwent successful surgery on his injured knee earlier this week" and is targeting the white-ball series against Australia in November for his comeback.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
As they got closer, Nico spotted Octavian furiously re-adjusting the machine’s targeting levers.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
