Example Sentences

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The 24-year-old Briton has targeted the world record this year and smashed the world indoor record in February.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The moves were made by Weiss, who has targeted the prestigious program for changes since she arrived at the network in the fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Such so-called hybrid transactions could help Navigator increase the number of investments it makes each year beyond the one or two it has targeted over recent years, CEO Stephen Darke said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The company has targeted a gross profit margin on sales of between 55.0% and 55.5% for the year ahead, compared with 55.6% in fiscal 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“This isn’t the first time someone has targeted me, and it won’t be the last.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu