come in for

Example Sentences

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Back in the pub in the Hutongs, a group of Dutch tourists who've been on a cycle tour come in for some heat and a pint, led by a British travel company - Our Beijing.

From BBC

She comes in for what appears to be a hug, but I dodge away and flick my eyes to the floor.

From Literature

Watching them is like being spoonfed by the streamer’s CEO, Ted Sarandos, who, by pioneering this content model, is waving a utensil in front of us like an airplane coming in for a landing.

From Salon

His defence has also come in for criticism with his failure to deal with a kick ahead by Northampton's Henry Pollock in a recent Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup win the latest evidence against him.

From BBC

There are plenty of occasions where a manager can come in for all kinds of abuse on social media - but then be supported by those who attend games.

From BBC