under fire
Example Sentences
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But the idea that oxygen has always been beneficial for all eukaryotes has come under fire in recent years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Two ads promoting Converse’s global Chuck 70 X campaign came under fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Many vessels have instead chosen to take a southern route, close to Oman on the opposite side of the strait, occasionally coming under fire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Nanos is under fire from his own department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
After three days and nights under fire at Neuve-Chapelle, British troops were so exhausted that they fell asleep.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
