line of fire
noun phrase
: the place where bullets are being shot
Some civilians got caught in the line of fire.
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As portfolio director Jeff Marks pointed out , AI is a threat to the sector; however, this week's sell-off brought down both companies directly in the line of fire and those with staying power, including best-of-breed cybersecurity companies.
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The West Virginia football facilities were Curt’s playground, the Mountaineers were winning and as an assistant, Frank was not in the direct line of fire.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
And Blackhawk, a community of large homes in rolling hills where evacuation routes are limited, was in the line of fire from the 300 acres of volatile landscape, Aguiar said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Two members of the hunting party shot at the buck, accidentally shooting the victim who was in direct line of fire.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The West Virginia football facilities were Curt’s playground, the Mountaineers were winning and as an assistant, Frank was not in the direct line of fire.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Jan. 2026
And Blackhawk, a community of large homes in rolling hills where evacuation routes are limited, was in the line of fire from the 300 acres of volatile landscape, Aguiar said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Two members of the hunting party shot at the buck, accidentally shooting the victim who was in direct line of fire.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Line of fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20fire. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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