in the line of fire
Example Sentences
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But balancing the preservation of a booming industry with protectionist rhetoric puts the sector "very easily in the line of fire," he warned.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
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
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
They needed work, even if they were putting themselves in the line of fire.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2025
Charlie is right in the line of fire.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
