Its shape alone made it a more appealing target than the quarter-million-pound bomber.

The Mirror Group's low debt, strong cash flow, and modern equipment make it an appealing target.

After enjoying remarkable growth in the mid-1990's, Netscape faltered in its competition with Microsoft, making it an appealing target for acquisition.

Mutual funds are an appealing target for insider mischief because of their imprecise pricing.

Toon's routes often take him to the center of the field, where he is an appealing target for opposing linebackers.

Terrorism experts say the compound where Mr. Powell witnessed the carnage made a particularly appealing target for terrorists.

NGC 6572 is a planetary nebula with magnitude 8.1, easily bright enough to make it an appealing target for amateur astronomers with telescopes.

One reason France is such an appealing target for snipers is, of course, the high standard by which it judges itself and asks to be judged.

Basque separatist terrorists have been active in Spain since the 1960's and the Olympics were presumed to offer them an appealing target.

Hollywood is an appealing target to the Japanese for a variety of reasons.