come in for

Example Sentences

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England's style of play under McCullum and skipper Stokes has come in for attention since they took charge of the Test team in 2022.

From BBC • May 29, 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

Recently, the doctrine has come in for scathing criticism from commentators across the ideological spectrum.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Brendan, Annie, Patsy, come in for the fried black puddin’, the siz- zlin’ sausages and the lovely trifle soaked in the best of Spanish sherry.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt