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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The former agents and experts acknowledged that the agents acted bravely in putting themselves in the line of fire.
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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
Even Drake’s mansion was caught in the line of fire.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 July 2024
As always, Americans could only admire the courage and selflessness with which agents in the former president’s security detail rushed to Trump’s aid and placed themselves in the line of fire.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 14 July 2024
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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
Even Drake’s mansion was caught in the line of fire.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 July 2024
As always, Americans could only admire the courage and selflessness with which agents in the former president’s security detail rushed to Trump’s aid and placed themselves in the line of fire.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 14 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 23 Sep. 2024.
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