target
noun
an object, usually marked with concentric circles, to be aimed at in shooting practice or contests.
targeting
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present participleof target.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Chinese biotechs are targeting overseas markets because the domestic market is less lucrative, with lower drug pricing and limited insurance coverage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Jaissle also had a history of developing younger players, particularly during his previous spell at Red Bull Salzburg, which aligned with Newcastle's strategy of targeting signings aged 24 and under.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The department is calling it “Operation Street Sweeper,” a coordinated effort targeting illegal street takeovers, according to a statement from the LAPD.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
“The main focus in the Iran conflict over the weekend was a tit-for-tat escalation targeting commercial shipping in and around the Gulf,” Jim Reid, of Deutsche Bank, wrote in a Monday note.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 7, 2026
“That would mean instead of random vandalism, the Purple Thumb is targeting a single company,” he said.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
