have it in for
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Major League Baseball introduced its automated ball-strike challenge system about six weeks ago and, already, there is one undeniable truth about the game’s new electronic overlords: The robot umpires have it in for pitchers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026
It plays straight into the hands of those supporters only too willing to cry "corruption" or feel referees "have it in" for their particular club.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
Harry appears to really have it in for his stepmother, Camilla, Queen Consort, the wife and longtime lover of his father.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2023
Some people might listen to your criticisms and say, “Does this guy really have it in for Bill Gates?”
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2021
“She really does seem to have it in for you.”
From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
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