target
noun
an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
has targeted
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present perfectof target (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The Rhysida group has claimed hundreds of attacks since it emerged in 2023, studies say, and the group has targeted government insititutions and businesses of varying sizes in numerous countries.
From BBC β Aug. 28, 2026
The startup has targeted the quantitative trading industry as a pool of both customers and investors.
From The Wall Street Journal β Aug. 18, 2026
While the Philippine government has targeted a mix of 35 percent renewable energy by 2030, industry experts say the solar surge is a bottom-up phenomenon driven by businesses and individual consumers.
From Barron's β Aug. 5, 2026
ABC network has stepped up its defense of “The View” amid its battle with Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr who has targeted the network’s programming and its hiring policies.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 7, 2026
“This isn’t the first time someone has targeted me, and it won’t be the last.”
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
