firing line

Example Sentences

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Northern and western parts of the UK will be in the firing line for more active weather fronts bringing spells of rain.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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 • Feb. 11, 2026

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 • Jan. 22, 2026

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 • Jan. 8, 2026

And the remedial training is probably why Miss Preston wants to see me, anyway, so it ain't like I'm in any hurry to get to the firing line.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland