Meaning of the word "in someone's crosshairs" in English

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in someone's crosshairs

US /ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈkrɔs.hɛrz/
UK /ɪn ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈkrɒs.heəz/
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Idiom

being the target of someone's criticism, anger, or attack

Example:
After the scandal, the CEO found himself in everyone's crosshairs.
The new policy put the company directly in the government's crosshairs.