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to come in for
[phrase form: come]
01
to be the recipient of something, typically something negative, such as criticism, rejection, or even punishment
Example
The team's poor performance came in for a stern reprimand from the coach.
The politician's controversial statement came in for widespread condemnation from the public.
The actor's performance in the film came in for mixed reviews from critics.
The project's shortcomings came in for scrutiny during the review process.
The company's decision to lay off employees came in for heavy criticism from labor unions.
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