fall for

Example Sentences

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In recent quarters, some banks have started to disclose how much they lend to non-bank financial institutions, or NBFIs, after they were criticized last fall for ties to the now-bankrupt non-bank auto lender Tricolor Holdings.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The moves follow a 6.75% fall for insurance giant AIA Group 1299 -6.75%decrease; red down pointing triangle in Hong Kong trade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

With a massive increase in the supply of children's homes, it might be expected that costs of placements would fall for both registered and illegal children's homes.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Ethereum itself is off 21% this year, versus a 6% fall for bitcoin.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“If you don’t stand up for something, you’ll fall for anything,” Suraya says, smiling with her warm brown eyes.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed