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]
Example Sentences
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The second-place candidate will go head-to-head in November with incumbent Bass, a Democratic former congresswoman first elected to lead the second-largest US city in 2022, who has come under fire during her time in office.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The company has come under fire from some child safety advocates for failing to do enough to protect kids.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“DOGE,” as Elon Musk dubbed the entity, has come under fire from two other whistleblowers for mishandling data and compromising the Social Security numbers of every American.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
Geren had come under the influence of some midgrade officers, notably Col.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Lawrence was more surprised to hear his deuton theory come under sustained attack from other European delegates.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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