under fire
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But the idea that oxygen has always been beneficial for all eukaryotes has come under fire in recent years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Two ads promoting Converse’s global Chuck 70 X campaign came under fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fire for comments he made about two melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, after a former Japanese envoy called it an insult.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Many vessels have instead chosen to take a southern route, close to Oman on the opposite side of the strait, occasionally coming under fire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
The long-contested tradition of Spares has come under fire with the introduction of Amendment S, a bill that would expand Spare rights.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
