under fire

ADJECTIVE

under attack

Synonyms

WEAK

on the hit list

Example Sentences

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And at a press conference on the shortage of non-fossil fuels needed to decarbonise air travel, EU regulations on the minimum amounts of such fuels required in aircraft tanks came under fire.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“DOGE,” as Elon Musk dubbed the entity, has come under fire from two other whistleblowers for mishandling data and compromising the Social Security numbers of every American.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Prabowo himself has come under fire over the programme, especially for its hefty price tag at a time when Indonesia is grappling with dwindling trade surpluses and a weak currency.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The department has come under fire for its handling of the process, including failing to initially redact the names of dozens of victims and not initially releasing some FBI documents that referenced allegations against Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Think of her three years ago, a weeping jelly of fear under fire.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein