firing line
Example Sentences
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New York, Boston and Philadelphia were all in the firing line of the "Nor'easter" -- so labeled for its northeasterly winds -- as authorities warned of potential major flooding and road closures.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
With bets on a hike rising, stocks are in the firing line, with all three main indexes on Wall Street in the red and Europe also taking a hiding.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Catford fighter put that plan into action and started to punish Flores with hooks as she stepped out of the firing line.
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
When he departed in September, it was welcomed by the majority but left Frank more in the firing line - and with a shield removed.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
And the remedial training is probably why Miss Preston wants to see me, anyway, so it ain't like I'm in any hurry to get to the firing line.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
