under fire

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Disney was coming under fire for its climbing into bed with a company that artists, writers and other content creators regard as a plagiarism machine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Dell Technologies gains as Super Micro comes under fire for its employees’ involvement in an alleged chip smuggling plot.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

It is unsurprising that many authorities are hesitant to think about large-scale bailouts, for their finances too are under fire.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Even Mamdani’s family’s social media usage is coming under fire.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

“Of course they had a right,” General Peckem snapped with cold and calculated severity, resolving right then and there to test the mettle of his new colonel under fire.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller