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 from the beginning, public broadcasting was in the crosshairs of right-wing politicians who chafed at the idea of the government supporting socially relevant and often educational fare.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Which brings us to Leonard It starts with Aspiration Partners, a carbon-offsetting company in the crosshairs of the government.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kansas City voters are in the crosshairs of a Republican plan to gerrymander Missouri’s congressional map.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
As Szetela recounts in his book, many progressive and minority authors have found themselves in the crosshairs of the Sensitivity Era.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Which brings us to Leonard It starts with Aspiration Partners, a carbon-offsetting company in the crosshairs of the government.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Kansas City voters are in the crosshairs of a Republican plan to gerrymander Missouri’s congressional map.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
As Szetela recounts in his book, many progressive and minority authors have found themselves in the crosshairs of the Sensitivity Era.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in the crosshairs
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“In the crosshairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20crosshairs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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