as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money
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Recent Examples of bull's-eye
Zoom in: Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's defiance against Trump's deportation agenda appears to have broadened the bull's-eye on Colorado's back.
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Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jackson, Mississippi; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Alexandria, Louisiana.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Wilmington is in the bull's-eye for the worst of the flooding.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
Biden admits putting Trump in 'bull's-eye' was a mistake.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The Fed's actions in Washington put a bull's-eye on America's wallets.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
On Sunday, the risk for storms moves north, with the Dakotas, Nebraska, western Minnesota and Iowa in the bull's-eye for damaging winds and large hail.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 1 June 2024
On Sunday, cities in the bull's-eye for tornadoes will be St. Louis, Missouri; Louisville, Kentucky; and Indianapolis.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Cities in the bull's-eye of these severe storms will be San Antonio, Austin, San Angelo and north to Abilene.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024
Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Cities in the bull's-eye include Jackson, Mississippi; Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and Alexandria, Louisiana.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 27 Dec. 2024
Wilmington is in the bull's-eye for the worst of the flooding.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
Biden admits putting Trump in 'bull's-eye' was a mistake.
—Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024
The Fed's actions in Washington put a bull's-eye on America's wallets.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 20 Mar. 2024
On Sunday, the risk for storms moves north, with the Dakotas, Nebraska, western Minnesota and Iowa in the bull's-eye for damaging winds and large hail.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 1 June 2024
On Sunday, cities in the bull's-eye for tornadoes will be St. Louis, Missouri; Louisville, Kentucky; and Indianapolis.
—Max Golembo, ABC News, 24 May 2024
Cities in the bull's-eye of these severe storms will be San Antonio, Austin, San Angelo and north to Abilene.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bull's-eye
Noun
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This allergy medication targets the root of the problem that causes red, scaly and itchy skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Related article ‘An agenda to control you’: How climate solutions got sucked into a fevered culture war Experts say the roots of the shift toward far-right parties can be traced back years.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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As our hearts break for you, America, and every democracy now fighting for its life, millions of people have reached out to you in solemn solidarity.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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In the death chamber, Sigmon will be strapped to a chair and have a hood over his head and a target over his heart.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
22 Feb. 2025
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President Trump has publicly said any peace rested on Ukraine ending its NATO ambitions and relinquishing territory seized by Moscow — in essence ceding to two key Russian demands.—
Charles Maynes,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2025
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Directed by Gabriel Moses, the short film explores the essence of human connection through the rich and vibrant lens of West African culture.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Stand up straight with your shoulders back, core engaged, and natural spinal alignment.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Additional core features on both guitars include multiple connectivity options — wired, 2.4GHz wireless, and Bluetooth — and an eight-button navigation hub, an analog stick for menu navigation, and a Hall-effect whammy bar for enhanced durability.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Simultaneously, issues with pushing Rust code into the Linux kernel were brewing.—
Kevin Purdy,
Ars Technica,
14 Feb. 2025
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There’s a small kernel of wisdom in what Dallas did, perhaps.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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The Spurs center has averaged 24.3 points, 11 rebounds and 3.7 assists throughout the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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At another point, Mr. Vance seemed to ask Americans to be patient as Mr. Trump tried to follow through on campaign promises to reduce the prices of groceries and energy.—
Michael Gold,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: Even if Medicaid policy changes don't make it into this tax package due to political unfavorability, Guthrie isn't ready to give up.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line, Nelson says, is that no one knows more about safety procedures than the flight crew — so everyone needs to remain calm and quiet and wait for instructions.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Advertisers are investing substantial sums, with some shelling out over $500,000 for coveted 30-second spots, according to the report.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The claim: Malia Obama received $2 million in USAID funds A Feb. 11 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows an image of former President Barack Obama’s eldest daughter and claims a federal agency gave her a large sum of money.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bull's-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%27s-eye. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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