fall on

Example Sentences

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It really makes clear that the responsibility for fixing a natural disaster is mostly going to fall on the states.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Separately, three visits by Jonathan to the site of the fall, on 7, 8 and 10 December, also raised suspicions and the investigating judge said they signalled "a planning and study of the site".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

And when pet owners fall on hard times, they’re more likely to give up their animals, creating overcrowding conditions at shelters and rescues, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

In Asia trading Friday, a dollar bought a little over 157 yen, strengthening slightly after a steep fall on Thursday, when the dollar slid by more than 2% against its Japanese counterpart.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The face of their enemy was not turned towards him, but still he hardly dared to move, dreading lest the deadly eyes should fall on him.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien