in the crosshairs
idiom
: being aimed at by a gun (such as a rifle) that has an aiming device with crosshairs
—often used figuratively
The senator's voting record was in the crosshairs of his political rivals.
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Some Social Security recipients could soon find themselves in the crosshairs of a policy that advocates for seniors say could cause financial hardship for many older Americans.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Regardless of its origins, this international trade standoff has left American restaurants in the crosshairs.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Like many of the thousands of federal workers caught in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce, Bushno has spent the last few weeks frustrated and confused.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Europe’s wine industry is the latest to find itself in the crosshairs of a possible trade spat with the U.S.
Among those concerned is David Levasseur, a third-generation wine grower and owner of a Champagne house in France’s eponymous region.
—Alex Turnbull, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
Regardless of its origins, this international trade standoff has left American restaurants in the crosshairs.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2025
Like many of the thousands of federal workers caught in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce, Bushno has spent the last few weeks frustrated and confused.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Europe’s wine industry is the latest to find itself in the crosshairs of a possible trade spat with the U.S.
Among those concerned is David Levasseur, a third-generation wine grower and owner of a Champagne house in France’s eponymous region.
—Alex Turnbull, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
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“In the crosshairs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20crosshairs. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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