Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles Police Department is calling on the public for help in identifying a pair of alleged scammers who officials say have been targeting elderly bank customers for at least a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

In late 2023 the Houthis, who have an extensive arsenal of drones and missiles, many supplied by Iran, have been targeting commercial and naval shipping in the Red Sea.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

Houthi militants have been targeting ships in the Red Sea, one of the busiest shipping routes in the world.

From Washington Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Officials said that 18 drones were shot down over the Kursk region, leading to speculation in the Russian press that the attack could have been targeting the nearby Khalino military airfield.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2023

But we are warned that “unions have been targeting Wal-Mart for years. ”

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich