falls

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When rain falls on California shopping centers and warehouses, the water runs off parking lots carrying metal dust and chemicals from vehicle tires and brake pads, oil and grease from engines, and bacteria from trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The Bursa Malaysia Derivatives contract for August delivery falls 75 ringgit to 4,602 ringgit a ton.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"As a result he falls into a gap where he is considered too able for some services yet not independent enough to cope without substantial support."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

If the business falls short of investors’ lofty expectations, that dynamic could weigh on the stock.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Contrary to popular belief, dog teams generally do not stop and wait for a musher who falls off.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen