Example Sentences

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Now, Craig Kennedy said, Ukraine's expanding campaign against Russia's supply network was seeing it move from targeting large refineries to smaller, local distribution networks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX, which absorbed Musk's xAI lab, could see shares begin trading as early as Friday, targeting a valuation of roughly $1.75 trillion in what would be the largest IPO in history.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He is targeting $5,500 by the end of this year and $10,000 by the end of the decade.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

In some cases, transfers of business jets violate both the general sanctions on exports to Russia and specific sanctions targeting the individuals who ultimately take ownership of the aircraft, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“It’s certainly a strange coincidence,” Mr. Eberhardt was saying, “two different kids targeting the same location. Is it possible the Matherson boy hooked up with your friend, Beatrice’s stepbrother—” “No way,” Roy interjected firmly.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen