crossfire

Example Sentences

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And while markets and ordinary Americans have focused on the rise in oil prices, fertilizer also gotten caught in the crossfire.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

It is not clear whether the Secret Service agent was shot by the suspect, or was caught in crossfire from other law enforcement.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Some countries in the region have been caught in the crossfire after strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday 28 February.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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

Meanwhile, Genie had run inside, his palm to his eye, and stepped right into Ma and Dad’s crossfire over how she was feeling neglected.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds