come in for

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 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

If you'd care to come in for a cup of tea, now that you've got out and everything, you'd be most welcome.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro