Example Sentences

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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

Attorney’s Office, Second District of California, with helping to bring down a ring that had targeted thousands of seniors across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Moscow said Ukraine had targeted two residential buildings and industrial facilities.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Sawe had targeted the world record in Berlin last September, before that bid was undone by the hot weather.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Iran said it had targeted a US logistics vessel "at a considerable distance from the port".

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026