under fire

Example Sentences

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Hahn was under fire from voters in South L.A., who criticized him for ousting Parks as police chief, and in the San Fernando Valley, where he had successfully defeated a secession movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

They said that in the case of Prince Sultan airbase the facility had previously come under fire before the aircraft were destroyed.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

FIFA, already under fire over the high cost of match tickets, previously said that the original host city agreements "required free transportation for fans to all matches."

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

But first, Ladybird, you’ve come under fire recently for your promotion of a pageant that some see as antiquated.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray