come under

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

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

Example Sentences

The successful World Cup bids of both Russia and Qatar have come under relentless scrutiny that has ultimately changed little.

From The Daily Beast

There had been rumors of an attack, but no one believed the city would come under fire again.

From The Daily Beast

American universities have come under censure for failing to adequately protect students from sexual and physical assault.

From The Daily Beast

The character-building cornerstone of American life has lately come under fire for ills ranging from racism to concussions.

From The Daily Beast

It also has come under increased attack from among the ranks of the clerisy.

From 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."

From Project Gutenberg

I shall speak of these in succession, beginning with the oldest and closing with the newest that has come under my observation.

From Project Gutenberg

Why should they not jointly come under explicitly avowed obligations to God?

From Project Gutenberg

In order to carry into effect their design, the members come under mutual obligations to one another.

From Project Gutenberg

Is it urged, that it is a dreadful thing by the vow or oath to come under obligations that might not be fulfilled?

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