fall for

Example Sentences

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"I don't see why I should have any qualms if people fall for it," he told AFP in an interview in a Tirana cafe.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She fails all the way up to the vice presidency before, at last, taking the fall for all her bosses’ sins.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Kalissa Persaud, a 24-year-old actress in New York City whose earliest dates with her now-boyfriend were dinner dates, recounted how his spice intolerance helped her fall for him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

She let her face fall for just a few seconds against his shoulder, against the sleeve of his black trench coat.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell