Sentence examples for under fierce fire from inspiring English sources

It has come under fierce fire from environmental groups for bankrolling projects that are "environmentally and socially destructive".

The 56-year-old told Le Parisien newspaper that police came under fierce fire from what he described as "real professionals" during the lengthy gun battle.

He has come under fierce fire from MPs this week over his stance and has been called on to give evidence to an ongoing inquiry by an influential Commons committee.

His citation hails his "repeated courage at pivotal moments" saying his "cool head under fierce fire inspired his men to succeed when the odds were most against them".

A soldier who "kept a cool head under fierce fire" as he led a 200m charge across open ground in Afghanistan has been awarded the Military Cross.

Many other regions are under fierce attack.

During the financial crisis, short-sellers came under fierce attack.

Twice he returned to his own lines for additional grenades and continued the attack under fierce enemy fire until he had succeeded in destroying the enemy strong points.

Eight vehicles from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended the blaze and crew have worked through the night to bring the fierce fire under control, after it broke out in the Clifton area of Swinton at around 4.40pm yesterday.

Ammunition on board the Warrior ignited, causing a fierce fire to burn for many hours.

"I heard fierce firing and then saw the terrorists firing at the security force … Thank God I am alive.