under fire

Example Sentences

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The Justice Department has come under fire from lawmakers for Friday’s release, which was incomplete and heavily redacted.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. and Syrian troops came under fire while on a joint counterterrorism mission, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell wrote on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

As vaccines come under fire, new research is showing the shots might have health benefits beyond preventing the diseases they target.

From The Wall Street Journal

Waymo has come under fire recently for its safety protocols, after driverless taxis hit two beloved pets, killing a popular neighborhood cat in San Francisco.

From Los Angeles Times

But several other businesses such as the Italian luxury fashion house Valentino have come under fire for using the technique in their campaigns, with critics calling Valentino's advert "cheap" and "lazy".

From BBC