crossfire

Example Sentences

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For families caught in the crossfire, the escalation has brought renewed fear.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The initiative increasingly relied on foreign investors to bridge the funding gap, an ambition now caught directly in the crossfire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Crypto-related stocks were caught in the crossfire, too.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Many athletes leapt to Hess' defence, including Gu: "As someone who's been caught in the crossfire before, I feel sorry for the athletes".

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

They moved forward, they bore down on the eraser from three sides, cutting off all retreat, pinning it down in murderous crossfire, the lieutenant leading the charge, the captain shouting commands, calling in air strikes.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli