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crossfire
[kraws-fahyer, kros‐]
noun
lines of gunfire from two or more positions or combatants crossing one another, or a single one of such lines.
a brisk exchange of words or opinions.
a situation involving conflicting claims, forces, etc.
crossfire
/ ˈɒˌڲɪə /
noun
military converging fire from one or more positions
a lively exchange of ideas, opinions, etc
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of crossfire1
Example Sentences
Ortega’s family, friends and supporters have been caught in the crossfire, they wrote: “it’s heartbreaking.”
His death triggered a small protest in the capital, Nairobi, which police clamped down on and a street vendor, who was caught in the crossfire - shot at close-range, is fighting for his life in hospital.
It said there was a risk of being caught in the crossfire although risks were lower in tourist areas.
Caught in the crossfire of this row were other useful proposals contained within the bill, including:
But Tesla now finds itself back in the political crossfire.
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