Definition of "under fire" []

• Subjected to enemy attack (adjective)
• Criticized or held responsible for something (adjective)

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• "Volunteers and made the unsuccessful Spanish campaign, distinguishing himself under fire at Hélette."
• "Charles Prince , for instance, who stepped down under fire as Citigroup Inc.'s CEO in 2007, is a five-year member of the Johnson & Johnson board."
• "Our shields would not stand up under fire from both ships, and Kronak could easily claim that we were attacked by Blaze alone."