befall

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

In the wake of 9/11, when many feared and no one knew what might befall us, he helped harden the country and prevent attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

It’s not the first calamity to befall the family in the West Bank.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

I am not suggesting such fate will befall Trump.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

“Shall you ever have courage to announce to Lady Catherine what is to befall her?”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen