come under
phrasal verb
came under; come under; coming under; comes under
1
: to be subjected to (something)
The troops were resting when they suddenly came under attack.
Many people feel that their civil rights are coming under threat.
The school is coming under pressure to change its policies.
2
: to be affected, controlled, or influenced by (something)
an area that has come under the control of rebel forces
He was 30 years old when he first came under the care of a psychiatrist.
areas that come under his authority
3
—used to identify the group or category that something belongs to
These matters come under the heading of classified information.
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The use of courier companies has come under intense legislative scrutiny since early this year, prompted by the circumstances behind an anonymous player winning a $95 million Lotto Texas jackpot in April 2023.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
President Zelensky said that 73 cities and villages came under attack including the eastern city of Kamyanske, where a hospital was hit, killing a 23-year-old pregnant woman.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 July 2025
Colbert's isn't the only talk show that has come under fire from the political sphere.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
The Federal Reserve’s funding has come under scrutiny as the White House attacks the $2.5 billion headquarters renovation for cost overruns.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
President Zelensky said that 73 cities and villages came under attack including the eastern city of Kamyanske, where a hospital was hit, killing a 23-year-old pregnant woman.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 29 July 2025
Colbert's isn't the only talk show that has come under fire from the political sphere.
—EW.com, 26 July 2025
The Federal Reserve’s funding has come under scrutiny as the White House attacks the $2.5 billion headquarters renovation for cost overruns.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for come under
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“Come under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/come%20under. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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