in the line of fire
Example Sentences
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What makes that weapon so lethal is how it puts goalkeepers back in the line of fire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
In effect, the core casualties of the 1997–98 Asian financial crisis are back in the line of fire as currency speculators circle.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
This year, “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come” will up the stakes, putting Weaving’s fierce fiancée Grace back in the line of fire.
From Salon ● Jan. 4, 2026
He meant well, he was right there in the line of fire, but he did not make a great impression.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
They are in the line of fire, and what Carroll sees is Diallo’s hand and the tip of something black.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
