crossfire
Example Sentences
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And while markets and ordinary Americans have focused on the rise in oil prices, fertilizer also gotten caught in the crossfire.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Then, the U.S. intervened to protect a handful of oil tankers caught in the crossfire.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
It is not clear whether the Secret Service agent was shot by the suspect, or was caught in crossfire from other law enforcement.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Crypto-related stocks were caught in the crossfire, too.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
Thus the chemical war is never won, and all life is caught in its violent crossfire.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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