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running target

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Noun

  1. {{lb|en|firearms}} A [[target]] that is [[tow]]ed across a [[range]] as the shooter shoots.
  2. A goal that changes as effort is made to reach the goal.
  3. A standard of performance set by the first-placed competitor that lower-placed competitors try to exceed.

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