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What does crossfire mean?

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Noun
  1. (military) lines of fire from multiple positions that cross in a small region
  2. (by extension) a heated confrontation between opposing factions
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In fact, Michael even helps out an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire.
Kelly Wenham plays go-go dancer Jodi who gets caught in the crossfire as Sam tries to put a stop to club owner Warren's unscrupulous behaviour.
Five civilians caught in the crossfire were killed and 14 wounded, hospital officials said.
Aid workers have been caught in crossfire between warring groups of militia or bandits.
He saw that his teammate was caught in crossfire, a dozen fighters both good and bad surrounding him.
The lieutenant went back to find more than 15 men killed by machine-gun crossfire.

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