line of fire

noun phrase

: the place where bullets are being shot

Some civilians got caught in the line of fire.

Examples of line of fire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There’s a moment in that episode of simultaneous chaos that happens, with two cars crashing as a man attempts to drown the receptionist and Sister Megan finds herself in the line of fire. —

Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Oct. 2024 But the California amphibians are once again in the line of fire and another rescue mission could be in the cards. —

Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024 In the final moments of Season 20, Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) puts herself in the line of fire with Catherine to protect her interns. —

Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024 The former agents and experts acknowledged that the agents acted bravely in putting themselves in the line of fire. —

Ken Dilanian, NBC News, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for line of fire

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