in the line of fire
Example Sentences
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In effect, the core casualties of the 1997–98 Asian financial crisis are back in the line of fire as currency speculators circle.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
They needed work, even if they were putting themselves in the line of fire.
From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025
The high emotion and fury sweeping around the stadium, with Liverpool in the line of fire, was counterproductive as the hosts lacked any composure and measure, for all their domination of territory and possession.
From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025
Sydney Sweeney is the latest female celebrity in the line of fire of online fanboys and trolls.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024
They are in the line of fire, and what Carroll sees is Diallo’s hand and the tip of something black.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
