behind enemy lines

phrase

: in an area controlled by the enemy

a secret mission behind enemy lines

Examples of behind enemy lines in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

His plan was to launch into the Sea of Azov, under the cover of night, and swim to a village behind enemy lines. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

In a war of attrition dominated by unmanned systems, greater autonomy will enable drones to strike deeper behind enemy lines with greater accuracy, expanding the no man's land between opposing forces. — David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

The former was rescued soon after the crash, but the latter went missing for more than 24 hours behind enemy lines. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 20 July 2026

The operation implodes, leaving him stranded behind enemy lines. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for behind enemy lines

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