come in for

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Eckert's claim that he was unaware of the EFL's rules has also come in for criticism, given he previously spent a year and a half working as assistant manager at Barnsley in League One.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

Madan said businesses are now forced to have more dresses in stock to accommodate last-minute shoppers, instead of ordering the correct size once the bride-to-be has come in for a fitting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Mr. Levitan, the owner of Sepia, called and asked me to come in for an editorial conference with Mrs. Jackson.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin