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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was targeted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone or something was chosen as a focus for an action, often in a negative context such as criticism or attack. Example: "The organization was targeted by hackers who sought to steal sensitive information."
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was targeted
noun
A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
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"He was targeted," she said.
"We believe he was targeted.
Police say the victim was targeted.
The father was targeted for assassination.
"This was targeted at my dismounts.
Q | Who was targeted in Ankara?
Police believe the shooting was targeted.
Santonio Holmes was targeted only twice.
Certainly it was me who was targeted.
What was targeted in these attacks?
Sussex police believe the attack was targeted.
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