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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But the California amphibians are once again in the line of fire and another rescue mission could be in the cards.
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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
Bullets struck three rally goers seated in the line of fire.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
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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
Bullets struck three rally goers seated in the line of fire.
—Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
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“Line of fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20fire. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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