firing line

Examples (20)

• The soldiers took their positions on the firing line.
• The middle managers were in the firing line of job cuts.
• She stood nervously at the firing line during her first shooting competition.
• The CEO found himself in the firing line after the company's poor quarterly results.
• The military instructor ordered the recruits to the firing line.
• Politicians are often in the firing line of public criticism during election campaigns.
• All weapons must be checked before approaching the firing line.
• When the project failed, the team leader was put directly in the firing line.
• The firing line was clearly marked with yellow tape.
• She bravely stepped into the firing line to defend her colleagues.
• Safety equipment is mandatory when crossing the firing line.
• Small businesses are usually in the firing line during economic downturns.
• The range officer called for silence along the firing line.
• The new policy put the entire department in the firing line for budget cuts.
• New cadets learned proper stance at the firing line.
• He always puts himself in the firing line to protect his employees.
• The firing line extended for fifty meters across the range.
• Being in the firing line can be very stressful for anyone.
• Targets were positioned downrange from the firing line.
• The coach was in the firing line after the team's consecutive losses.