come in for

Example Sentences

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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

“I never try to convince anyone to come in for a session,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Critics come in for harsher abuse, but Mr. Ireland spreads around his comical scorn about the vanities and hypocrisies of theater folk liberally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

There were kids at the window in the door, waiting to come in for the next math club, I could see them, but Mr. Clifton held up a hand to tell them to wait.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff