Crosshairs (Noun)
Meaning
A center of interest; "the war on terrorism has put Saddam Hussein in the crosshairs".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The new policy has put the pharmaceutical industry in the crosshairs of consumer advocates.
- The scandal has put the company's CEO in the crosshairs of federal investigators.
- The government's new regulations have put the tech industry in the crosshairs of lawmakers.
- The recent data breach has put the company's cybersecurity measures in the crosshairs of critics.
- The politician's comments have put her in the crosshairs of her opponents.