fall off

Example Sentences

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“I told her that artists don’t fall off, they give up,” Seaver said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

EV sales, though, were about to fall off a cliff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Although the surgery went well, she said "the part of the finger they reattached sadly didn't take" after eight weeks so may need to be removed if it doesn't fall off by itself.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

For example, in the civilian context, when construction workers fall off scaffolds and can’t walk until receiving surgery and physical therapy, their employers have to provide them workers’ compensation.

From Slate • Feb. 19, 2026

“Make sure you don’t let anything fall off the wagon!” my mother called as we set off down the lane.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm