befall

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Sanctions didn’t make life easier, he says, but they didn’t befall Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Jo's brother Jimmy said he "never imagined such a profound tragedy would ever befall our family".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

Mr Ribadu said Nigeria would never "sabotage Niger or allow any disaster to befall it".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

Thus, Kripke needed something “apocalyptic” to befall the characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

She happened to be an orphan, and I figured that if this much could befall an orphan, imagine how impressive I would look in such a role.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston