crossfire

Example Sentences

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For many young Lebanese caught in the crossfire, their formative years have been jeopardised by repeated conflicts and crises.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Some countries in the region have been caught in the crossfire after strikes launched by the United States and Israel on Saturday 28 February.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The initiative increasingly relied on foreign investors to bridge the funding gap, an ambition now caught directly in the crossfire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Crypto-related stocks were caught in the crossfire, too.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

“That means tanglin’ with Serakeen, if we don’t get caught in the crossfire between Oxscini and Everica first.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee