Example Sentences

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He was a little surprise by the acquisition: QXO has been targeting private companies trading at lower Ebitda multiples.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The team has been targeting a late-August return for Sasaki, who had a 4.72 ERA in eight starts this season before going on the IL.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

The focus of most research on Alzheimer's disease to date has been targeting accumulations of two proteins: amyloid beta and tau.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2024

Indeed, according to security firm Proofpoint, a series of scams has been targeting US university students in recent months, mostly offering jobs in the fields of biosciences, healthcare, and biotechnology.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

The Big 12 has been targeting Colorado, Arizona, ASU and Utah, to varying degrees, for months.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023