Brendan I. Koerner

In the early years of America's skyjacking epidemic, the airlines were reluctant to let the FBI attempt to end hijackings by force; they feared that innocents would get caught in the crossfire, thereby sparking a wave of negative publicity.

American Author

Howard Schultz

We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to bring a gun into Starbucks and the people who want to prevent it. It is a very difficult, fragile situation.

American Businessman

Roma Downey

Extraordinarily, I was up in the cemetery in Derry City, and I had a red cape on with a fur hood as a little girl, when a gun battle broke out between the IRA and the British Army, and I got caught in the crossfire.

Irish Actress

Joe Scarborough

This is all about a media war that continues to rage between the old and new media. Unfortunately for our soldiers, these brave Americans are caught in the crossfire.

American Politician

Leigh Bardugo

I think I'm always interested in the people who aren't generals or master spies or royalty. The people caught in the crossfire.

Israeli Author

H. W. Brands

If - heaven forbid - a shooter did come into my class, I wouldn't want to have to worry about getting caught in a crossfire.

American Historian

Crossfire implies actual risk from physical conflict, often with deadly consequences.

Literal Danger

Being 'in the crossfire' usually suggests an undesirable situation, often used negatively.

Negative Connotation

'Caught in the crossfire' often describes those unintentionally affected by others' conflicts.

Unintended Involvement

In discussion, 'crossfire' is used metaphorically to describe intense scrutiny or questioning.

Figurative Pressure

The emphasis of 'crossfire' in discourse is on the multiple sources of attack or criticism.

Focus on Attackers

In sports, 'crossfire' highlights a strategic position where a player faces multiple challenges.

Sports Tactic

'Crossfire' in sports also implies a dilemma on whether to pass or shoot under pressure.

Defensive Dilemma

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 police and military drawn into an unwinnable war that violates basic rights, and ordinary citizens just hope they don't get caught in the crossfire, and meanwhile, more people using more drugs than ever. It's my country's history with alcohol prohibition

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