in the crosshairs

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Definition of in the crosshairs

: 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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in the company of

in the control of

in the course of time

in the crosshairs

in the cup of someone's hand

in the depths of someone's mind

in the direction of (something)

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