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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Schottenheimer, who has been under fire for his game management, chose to try the 2-point conversion after George Pickens' TD catch. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 Charlotte’s public transit system has been under fire since passenger Iryna Zarutska was stabbed in August 2025 on a light rail train. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 But Baltimore backed out of its trade for Maxx Crosby, and thus this Chiefs-Raiders game, like many in the past, will have the Chiefs’ best player under fire from the top player on the other side. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026 In other situations, a special teams coach who has come under fire might rather live with a touchback on a kickoff than risk a long return, knowing defensive coaches would take the blame for what happens next. — Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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