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take aim

idiom

: to point a weapon at an object
He took aim and pulled the trigger.

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Wind gusts will likely take aim at the 40 mph range on Wednesday as a cold front rips through. Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 Sheinbaum said her plan would take aim at the roots of crime through strategic investments in education, living wages for farm workers, and strengthening rural infrastructure. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025 When asked about the ongoing meetings between Kehoe and the teams, a spokesperson for Lucas appeared to take aim at the flurry of speculation and rumors surrounding either team’s future. Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025 Top officials believe that Russian could be ready to take aim at another European country within 3-5 years. Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for take aim

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“Take aim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20aim. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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