come in for

Example Sentences

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"If you get a T-level student, they come in for a week, they understand the value of teamwork, of communication and problem solving," he told the BBC's Big Boss interview.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Nixon acknowledged that China would come in for a flurry of criticism at first.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

At first, Kelly tried hard to avoid blaming the president himself for the war he started, but he and his allies have begun to come in for criticism on Kelly’s show in recent months.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

This is noteworthy because this balanced portfolio has come in for considerable criticism over the past couple of years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Even at sunset, the two of them did not come in for supper.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver