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come in for

VERB
be eligible for something
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“I never try to convince anyone to come in for a session,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

At the other end of the bar, Jon Sheldrick, aka DJ Fuzzy, whose show broadcasts from the radio station across the street, had come in for a quick dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

They have come in for criticism after squandering a 2-0 lead against bottom side Wolves on Wednesday, conceding a 94th-minute equaliser.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

“Nobody’s calling to say, ‘Gee, you want to come in for an MRI?’

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

If you'd care to come in for a cup of tea, now that you've got out and everything, you'd be most welcome.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro