take aim

1. Direct a missile or criticism at something or someone, as in Raising his rifle, Chet took aim at the squirrel but missed it entirely, or In his last speech the President took aim at the opposition leader. [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

Two of the leading contenders to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell took aim at the Fed, sharpening their criticism as the White House prepares for a decision on the central bank’s leadership.

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In the northern Kijitonyama area of Dar es Salaam, two men in uniform were filmed taking aim and firing along a main road in the direction of protests.

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Finally, Admin Night takes aim at the isolation fanned by our collective overwhelm.

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Chuckling that he likes his “bacon extra crispy” as he takes aim at a police squad, he also breaks the seal on this remake’s use of bad puns.

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A ballot initiative proposed by a healthcare workers’ union would take aim at the Golden State’s richest residents with a one-time, 5% tax on net worth over $1 billion.

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