crossfire

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Not classified as prisoners of war, these seafarers are stuck inside a gathering emergency—caught in the crossfire for more than two months, and running low on basic provisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Paris has rejected the accusations against him and called for Ryan's immediate release, insisting he is not linked to French intelligence and arguing he has been caught in the crossfire of diplomatic tensions.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 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

"As someone who's been caught in the crossfire before, I feel sorry for the athletes," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Thus the chemical war is never won, and all life is caught in its violent crossfire.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson