come under

Idioms  

1. Fit into a category or classification, as in This document comes under the heading “classified.” [Mid-1600s]

2. Be the responsibility or province of, as in My department comes under your jurisdiction . [Early 1700s]

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come under

Two century-old film studios — with rights to Harry Potter, Batman, “Top Gun,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Game of Thrones” — would be combined, and HBO and CNN would come under new ownership.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

Matlala's relationship with suspended deputy police chief Maj-Gen Shadrack Sibiya has also come under examination.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

SpaceX’s valuation has come under a lot of fire, with critics saying that its business fundamentals don’t justify it.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

Now, the Indian government wants to evict the club, which has come under increasing criticism for its British colonial-era traditions and trappings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

But first, Ladybird, you’ve come under fire recently for your promotion of a pageant that some see as antiquated.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray