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If the active sunspots facing towards our planet flare off more solar flares, and the U.S. happens to be in the firing line, more radio blackouts could occur across the country.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Gates has often found himself in the firing line where COVID is concerned.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
McBride's win was widely celebrated, but the 34-year-old has since been in the firing line from Capitol Hill Republicans.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Managers typically find themselves in the firing line when teams are struggling.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Gates has often found himself in the firing line where COVID is concerned.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
McBride's win was widely celebrated, but the 34-year-old has since been in the firing line from Capitol Hill Republicans.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Managers typically find themselves in the firing line when teams are struggling.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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“In the firing line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20firing%20line. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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