on-target
adjective
correct, accurate, or adhering closely to an anticipated outcome.
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on-target
American
[on-tahr-git, awn-]
/ ˈɒnˈtɑr gɪt, ˈɔn- /
adjective
on target
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His 'expected goals on target conceded' tally - which measures the likelihood of an on-target shot resulting in a goal - is 20.85.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
McGregor's superb effort was Celtic's first on-target effort of the entire game and came beyond the four minutes of added-on time indicated by the match officials.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
The Rams rookie also needs a good snap, fast and on-target.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2024
The defender had daring tackles against Balcer and helped Bay limit the Reign to eight shots, three on-target.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 14, 2024
I would kick that red ball far into the outfield: hard, and on-target.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
Across the US, MakeMyMove says it helped 1,000 people in total relocate last year, and is on target to increase that to 1,500 in 2026.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Annual inflation is set to be around 6.0%-7.0% in 2026, return to 4.0% in 2027, and will stay on target further on, the bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Fulham had no shots on target - he was a massive part of that.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Rangers had just over 46% possession during the 120 minutes in the Czech Republic, and just one shot on target.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
His worries were on target: the virus, not the British, stopped the Continental army's drive into Quebec in 1776.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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