under fire

ADJECTIVE

under attack

Synonyms

WEAK

on the hit list

Example Sentences

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India summoned a top U.S. diplomat in protest after the incident, the second time a commercial vessel with Indian crew came under fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The second-place candidate will go head-to-head in November with incumbent Bass, a Democratic former congresswoman first elected to lead the second-largest US city in 2022, who has come under fire during her time in office.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The company has come under fire from some child safety advocates for failing to do enough to protect kids.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

At the same time Clark was damaging her image, her Fever bosses came under fire for trying to protect that image by revoking the credential of veteran Fever and Pacers beat reporter Scott Agness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

His nerve under fire was graceful and infinite.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller