come under
Fit into a category or classification, as in This document comes under the heading “classified.” [Mid-1600s]
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How to use come under in a sentence
The successful World Cup bids of both Russia and Qatar have come under relentless scrutiny that has ultimately changed little.
There had been rumors of an attack, but no one believed the city would come under fire again.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis | Nina Strochlic | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAmerican universities have come under censure for failing to adequately protect students from sexual and physical assault.
Don’t Blame The NFL And Colleges For Mishandling Assault Cases | Emily Shire | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe character-building cornerstone of American life has lately come under fire for ills ranging from racism to concussions.
It also has come under increased attack from among the ranks of the clerisy.
In the Future We'll All Be Renters: America's Disappearing Middle Class | Joel Kotkin | August 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I suppose he thought he would live again in him, for he always says, "Never did such talent come under my hands."
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayI shall speak of these in succession, beginning with the oldest and closing with the newest that has come under my observation.
Glances at Europe | Horace GreeleyWhy should they not jointly come under explicitly avowed obligations to God?
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamIn order to carry into effect their design, the members come under mutual obligations to one another.
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John CunninghamIs it urged, that it is a dreadful thing by the vow or oath to come under obligations that might not be fulfilled?
The Ordinance of Covenanting | John Cunningham
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