: a list of persons or programs to be opposed or eliminated
broadly: a list of those targeted for special attention or treatment
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAs a former interpreter for the U.S. Marines, Abdul was on a Taliban hit list.ABC News, 28 Aug. 2022 Cheney — whose leadership on the Jan. 6 House committee and persistent criticism of Trump has landed her on the former president's political hit list — is not expected to win the race. Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 17 Aug. 2022 According to Pierce and de Kock, Mzimba learned in May that his name was then on a more serious hit list. Rachel Nuwer, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 Up next on TikTok’s hit list are Spotify and Apple Music. Christine Mui, Fortune, 28 July 2022 In late 2020, a California man was arrested after police in Iowa allegedly found weapons and an apparent hit list, naming Fauci, in his car. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 June 2022 In addition to McConnell and Whitmer, the hit list included Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, the source told ABC News. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 7 June 2022 This man was Ebrima’s mentor, and Ebrima, 38, heard that his name was on the hit list. Jason Motlagh, Outside Online, 19 July 2016 Police later found his hit list, which included Governor Evers. Dan Kaufman, The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 See More