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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If pruning isn't an option, reposition chairs and tables to try and keep them out of the line of fire.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Israel has warned Lebanese civilians across the south to evacuate or risk being in the line of fire.
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Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
At five feet tall with rugged off-road tires, the ULTRA sped ahead of soldiers toward the line of fire during the exercise, with its cameras and sensors keeping the remote operator aware of its movements.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
29 May 2026
In the line of fire Still, unarmed guards can pay the price anyway.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 May 2026
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
Israel has warned Lebanese civilians across the south to evacuate or risk being in the line of fire.
—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
At five feet tall with rugged off-road tires, the ULTRA sped ahead of soldiers toward the line of fire during the exercise, with its cameras and sensors keeping the remote operator aware of its movements.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
29 May 2026
In the line of fire Still, unarmed guards can pay the price anyway.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
22 May 2026
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“Line of fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20fire. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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