on-target
adjective
correct, accurate, or adhering closely to an anticipated outcome.
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American
[on-tahr-git, awn-]
/ ˈɒnˈtɑr gɪt, ˈɔn- /
adjective
on target
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Celtic's expected goals on target conceded - the likelihood of an on-target shot resulting in a goal - is 13.96 across those games.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
McGregor's superb effort was Celtic's first on-target effort of the entire game and came beyond the four minutes of added-on time indicated by the match officials.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
From there, Kaj delivered an on-target pitch/roll to Betts, who brought the ball back to his son.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
"Bispecifics in general are an important technology that offer significant advantages in on-target anticancer potency," he says.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
I would kick that red ball far into the outfield: hard, and on-target.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
The most shots with seven, the most on target with four, most shots in the box with five and the most touches in the opposition box with 11.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
The coalition is on target to have more than 200 sites operational by the end of the year, Cutler said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
Bank Indonesia has already delivered 100 basis points of rate hikes this year, and inflation remains on target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Villa have had the lowest number of shots in the Premier League with 33, compared to Tottenham's 51, while their six on target is also the worst in the top flight followed by Spurs' 12.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Michael was smartly on target as far as she could tell.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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