in the crosshairs
idiom
: 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.
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Ordinary citizens of opposing political views are in the crosshairs.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
From this perspective, upside follow-through could soon put the early-2024 all-time highs back in the crosshairs.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees are in the crosshairs, caught between mountain lion lovers on the left and anti-wolf advocates on the right.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
With roughly 150 million Americans in the crosshairs of a massive winter storm that will bring ice, snow, or both from New Mexico to Maine and 32 other states in between, all eyes are on the Weather Channel.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
From this perspective, upside follow-through could soon put the early-2024 all-time highs back in the crosshairs.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees are in the crosshairs, caught between mountain lion lovers on the left and anti-wolf advocates on the right.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
With roughly 150 million Americans in the crosshairs of a massive winter storm that will bring ice, snow, or both from New Mexico to Maine and 32 other states in between, all eyes are on the Weather Channel.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2026
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“In the crosshairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20crosshairs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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