firing line
Americannoun
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Military.
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the positions at which troops are stationed to fire upon the enemy or targets.
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the troops firing from this line.
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the forefront of any action or activity, especially a controversy.
noun
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military
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the positions from which fire is delivered
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the soldiers occupying these positions
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the leading or most advanced position in an activity
Etymology
Origin of firing line
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Discussion around gaming online can frequently become heated.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024
Just over 40% are reported to be gaming online - up from 34% the year before.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2024
In Data, A Love Story, Amy Webb describes gaming online dating sites to find her perfect match.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2014
There are also gaming headsets, which are headphones that include an attached microphone so players can talk to each other while gaming online and hear the sounds of battle in high definition.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2013
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