had targeted
- past perfect of target.
Example Sentences
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Centcom said US forces had targeted Iranian military operations centres, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Iran's Revolutionary Guards also said they had targeted US bases in Jordan.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
On Thursday, officials in Iraq said drones had targeted a tanker and a containership at its southern ports, as well as Iraq’s northern Kurdish region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
That’s more than the sub-$20,000 starting price Slate had targeted before the federal EV tax credit was scrapped, but it’s still cheaper than most other cars on the road.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
As for full-backs, the club had targeted a versatile option to boost their squad and have looked at Newcastle's Tino Livramento, although the 23-year-old has endured an injury disrupted campaign.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
