firing line

Example Sentences

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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

With just one episode to go, Rachel was finally in the firing line, alongside James, despite strenuous efforts that led him to collapse and vomit during that day's mission.

From BBC

But the stark contrast between near-record profits and sharp rate hikes has put the industry in the regulatory firing line.

From The Wall Street Journal

They could be outside of the firing line in this most recent trade flare-up.

From Barron's

A two-day defeat in Perth by eight wickets and another by the same margin at the pink-ball clash in Brisbane left them reeling and in the firing line at home.

From Barron's