Come under

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verb

To be subject to, or experience something.

The company has come under intense scrutiny after the fire.
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Often appears as...

  • come under scrutiny
  • come under attack
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Negative Situations

Often used when someone faces criticism or difficult circumstances.

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The mayor has come under fire for the decision.
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Attention and Evaluation

Entities come under scrutiny when their actions are being closely examined.

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The new policy will come under close examination.
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External Forces

Implies being subjected to forces or influences outside one's control.

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The bridge has come under stress due to the flood.
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