under fire
Example Sentences
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However, he came under fire from environmentalists for backing a controversial oil-exploration project near the mouth of the Amazon River, which began in October.
From Barron's
Khawaja came under fire for playing golf on the eve of the Test, although Cricket Australia boss Todd Greenberg stressed the back problem was pre-existing.
From Barron's
Back in the United States, the musicians came under fire for aiding the government, accused of being a “fascist rock band” by both the underground press and mainstream journalists.
From New York Times
The unassuming, low brick building was compared to a barn, a depot and a covered market, and the design came under fire for its projected carbon footprint.
From New York Times
"Another thing we can't examine because he's not here," Plaskett said in frustration after Jordan came under fire from Democrats for refusing to let them question witnesses.
From Salon
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