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
For families caught in the crossfire, the escalation has brought renewed fear.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Tit-for-tat strikes in recent days have thrust one of the world’s key chokepoints for energy into the crossfire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Crypto-related stocks were caught in the crossfire, too.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
He galloped through the crossfire of both armies, inspiring his men.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
