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From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcome in for something phrasal verbcome in for criticism/blame/scrutinyCRITICIZE to be criticized, blamed etc for something The government has come in for fierce criticism over its handling of this affair. → come→ See Verb table
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come in for • Douglas came in for much praise.• The touch judges come in for some even more serious verbals.• Despite competition from shops offering antiques and locally crafted furniture, Fox's Lair came in for the bulk of the publicity.come in for criticism/blame/scrutiny• The Court of Appeal has struggled to reconcile the two decisions but has come in for criticism.• The patient's colour, face and body features as well as pulse and tongue will also come in for scrutiny.• NTOs have come in for criticism for failing to make significant strides in plugging the skills gap.• Mr Gonzalez has also come in for criticism from within his own party.• Thompson came in for sharp criticism from women's groups.• The Belfry came in for criticism with some newspapers saying it was no place to stage a match of this importance.
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