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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
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
“Open the door,” said Mr. Milgrom calmly, “before they come in for us.”
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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