in the crosshairs

phrase

: 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.

Examples of in the crosshairs in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bonta noted that Meta isn't the only social media company in the crosshairs of various state attorneys general. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

With that newfound success came heightened tabloid scrutiny, with everything from Panettiere’s looks and love life in the crosshairs. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

The bodies start piling up – and business booms – but the growing enterprise puts the trio in the crosshairs of the powerful gangsters and underworld figures in the lawless border town of Saribgunj. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

That shift can put Southern California in the crosshairs of potentially potent tropical moisture, though the pattern’s effects vary by area. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in the crosshairs

• concessionaires
• affaires
• affairs
• armchairs
• compares
• declares
• despairs
• downstairs
• forbears
• forebears
• housewares
• impairs