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Multiple choice question 1 | Correct pronunciation of "Calm"
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usage of target verb #1 (permalink) Sun Mar 25, 2007 12:20 pm   usage of target verb
 

Is it correct to say:

The paper targets young people.
The paper is targeted at young people
The paper is targeted on young people

Do they have the same meaning ?

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usage of target verb #2 (permalink) Sun Mar 25, 2007 13:15 pm   usage of target verb
 

Hi LS

I'd use the first two sentences but probably not the third.

The meanings are the same.

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usage of target verb #3 (permalink) Sun Mar 25, 2007 13:18 pm   usage of target verb
 

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Well, they have the same meaning. I would use the first for its simplicity. The other two garner plenty of Google hits, with 'at' the much preferred form.

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