come under
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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]
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Both the university and the local district attorney, who initially declined to prosecute the men, have come under fire for how they handled the case.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Helicopter services have become increasingly popular among pilgrims seeking to avoid difficult mountain journeys, but their safety has come under scrutiny following a series of accidents.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Kesic's former employer, Nova, has now come under new management -- its parent, Adria News Network, which operates major independent media outlets across the region, was bought by Portuguese investment group Alpac Capital.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
“The stock will likely come under some pressure today as a result, but we would be buyers on a pullback,” RBC analyst Tom Narayan wrote in a note to clients on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026
Francie thought she might come under the last heading.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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