under fire

Example Sentences

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Around the altar, placards bearing the names of Christian villages in south Lebanon -- cut off from the rest of the country or under fire -- had been placed.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, Disney was coming under fire for its climbing into bed with a company that artists, writers and other content creators regard as a plagiarism machine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A force of 17,000 troops isn’t enough to hold any location for an extended period, particularly if they are under fire from the regime, said retired Vice Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He has come under fire in the past for his inability to speak French, including shortly after he was appointed as CEO of Air Canada in 2021.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

After three days and nights under fire at Neuve-Chapelle, British troops were so exhausted that they fell asleep.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman