in the crosshairs

phrase

: being aimed at by a gun (such as a rifle) that has an aiming device with crosshairs

—often used figuratively

The senator's voting record was in the crosshairs of his political rivals.

Examples of in the crosshairs in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Athletic director Scott Stricklin is back in the crosshairs, as his third football hire at Florida begins to resemble his last one. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Wendy's is not the only restaurant chain that has found itself in the crosshairs of activist investors. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

When the 120th Congress convenes in January 2027, Big Business could find itself in the crosshairs. — Adonis Hoffman, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2026

One senior White House official suggested to the Washington Examiner that War Secretary Pete Hegseth was firmly in the crosshairs over his counseling of the president concerning the war in Iran. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for in the crosshairs

• concessionaires
• affaires
• affairs
• armchairs
• compares
• declares
• despairs
• downstairs
• forbears
• forebears
• housewares
• impairs