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Civilians were trapped between crossfire, artillery bombardments and drone strikes.

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Nexperia, which produces basic transistors and chips used in cars, electronics and data centers, is caught in the crossfire.

Locals and tribal communities in central and eastern India have long found themselves caught in a crossfire between Maoist rebels and government security forces.

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Truck manufacturers argue they are “caught in the crossfire” between conflicting directives, with California requiring adherence to emissions rules while the U.S.

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It's not the first time innocent people have been caught in the crossfire.

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