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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Maduro has been in the crosshairs of American conservatives for decades.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
As some younger Democratic activists advocate fresher candidates to represent the party, they have gotten caught in the crosshairs of the priorities of the more senior establishment.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
New York Yankees radio voice Suzyn Waldman has once again landed in the crosshairs of a WFAN personality.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Best of luck to readers caught in the crosshairs.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
As some younger Democratic activists advocate fresher candidates to represent the party, they have gotten caught in the crosshairs of the priorities of the more senior establishment.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
New York Yankees radio voice Suzyn Waldman has once again landed in the crosshairs of a WFAN personality.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Best of luck to readers caught in the crosshairs.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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“In the crosshairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20crosshairs. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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