under fire

phrase

1
: exposed to fire from an enemy's weapons
The soldier showed courage under fire.
2
: under attack
The company has come under fire for its discriminatory hiring policies.

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Ye, who has come under fire in recent years for a series of antisemitic statements, performed at the New Orleans Caesars Superdome on Friday evening. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 As the Democratic Party candidate for Wisconsin governor and Milwaukee County Executive, David Crowley has come under fire from Republican Party candidate Tom Tiffany for signing off on the tablets' implementation inside Milwaukee County Jail. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The channel has come under fire from journalists for breaching the impartiality rules that apply to news broadcasters. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 Summit County Sheriff's Office However, the company has come under fire recently after law enforcement officers were accused of misusing Flock's camera system. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under fire

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“Under fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20fire. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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