She terms the targets of such efforts "folk devils," items branded dangerous and immoral that serve to focus blame and fear.

Mr. White was the target of several efforts to discredit his candidacy.

New Frontier on Alcohol Businesses serving liquor at company functions are becoming a target of efforts to establish liability for alcohol-related accidents.

The Creek and Cherokee were targets of diplomatic efforts by both the French and British for either support or neutrality in the conflict.

Those states are relatively conservative and have Democratic senators, who as a result are special targets of Republican efforts to win votes for the nominee.

PAP may be a future target of efforts to combat the spread of HIV infection.

Composers named Simply Schubert and Wholly Bach apparently were popular targets of such efforts.

Neither country has been mentioned publicly by the Bush administration as possible targets of new efforts to counter weapons proliferation.

Some of these motels are currently closed but are the target of local efforts to ensure their historic preservation.

Ms. Pelosi, the first female speaker, has been a target of repeated Republican efforts to embarrass her.