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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But Urban Artifact − along with CBD stores across the state − could be caught in the crosshairs of legislative efforts to regulate hemp in Ohio.
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Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
When President Trump mobilized the National Guard to L.A. to quell protests, the chamber risked putting itself in the crosshairs of the White House with an uncharacteristically pointed statement that the raids were disrupting communities and threatening the local economy.
—Md Fazlur Rahman, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Amazon third-party sellers, which account for more than 60% of Amazon retail sales, may be caught in the crosshairs as Amazon stretches Prime Day to four days.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Senator Lee's plan puts Utah's redrock country in the crosshairs of unchecked development.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
When President Trump mobilized the National Guard to L.A. to quell protests, the chamber risked putting itself in the crosshairs of the White House with an uncharacteristically pointed statement that the raids were disrupting communities and threatening the local economy.
—Md Fazlur Rahman, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
Amazon third-party sellers, which account for more than 60% of Amazon retail sales, may be caught in the crosshairs as Amazon stretches Prime Day to four days.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Senator Lee's plan puts Utah's redrock country in the crosshairs of unchecked development.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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“In the crosshairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20crosshairs. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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