firing line
Example Sentences
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But rather than be congratulated for what he has done with his side, he is in the firing line over these allegations and the German was again having to face difficult questions.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
They said there was no current plan for the kind of complex escorts that in dozens of missions starting in 1987 put Navy ships directly in Iran’s firing line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
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 ● Jan. 23, 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
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
