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The phrase "are under fire for" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to describe a situation where someone or an organization is being criticized or attacked for their actions or decisions.
Example: "The company executives are under fire for their handling of the recent data breach."
Alternatives: "facing criticism for" or "being scrutinized for".
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Big companies are under fire for operating their own aircraft.
The private companies that distribute electricity are under fire for their alleged poor performance.
The regulators are under fire for failing to catch the risky trades.
Now tech companies are under fire for creating problems instead of solving them.
Uber's tax practises come to light as multinational corporations are under fire for exploiting loopholes to pay less tax.
As Congressional races intensify, Democrats and Republicans alike are under fire for misleading or inflammatory political advertisements involving Social Security.
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Foreclosures have been under fire for about two months now.
The central government is under fire for withholding information.
The film has been under fire for other inaccuracies.
The firm is under fire for allegedly using smartphone patents to stifle competition.
THE Israeli government is under fire for failing to protect the country's holy Muslim sites.
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