come under
Idioms-
Fit into a category or classification, as in This document comes under the heading “classified.” [Mid-1600s]
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Be the responsibility or province of, as in My department comes under your jurisdiction . [Early 1700s]
Example Sentences
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The findings suggest that in multiple sclerosis, myelin-producing cells may come under stress and revert to a younger, less functional state instead of dying completely.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Actress Drew Barrymore’s 280-year-old weekend retreat has come under offer, just weeks after it was put on the market for $4.99 million, following a dramatic renovation and restoration by the “Never Been Kissed” star.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
A major issue in the talks is traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the vital global conduit for oil shipments that has come under Iranian control since the outbreak of the war.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Several come under the once all-embracing umbrella of the $500bn Neom mega-project.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
They had come under attack as well, but the round tower had only one entry, a second-story door reached by a ladder.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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