under fire

ADJECTIVE

under attack

Synonyms

WEAK

on the hit list

Example Sentences

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The second-place candidate will go head-to-head in November with incumbent Bass, a Democratic former congresswoman first elected to lead the second-largest US city in 2022, who has come under fire during her time in office.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The company has come under fire from some child safety advocates for failing to do enough to protect kids.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“DOGE,” as Elon Musk dubbed the entity, has come under fire from two other whistleblowers for mishandling data and compromising the Social Security numbers of every American.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

This isn’t the first time the World Cup has come under fire for its climate claims.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The technicians from the 586th hadn’t ever been under fire before.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein