falling down

Example Sentences

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An Australian man has died after falling down a ravine while walking on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru, local authorities have said.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Choudhury’s account was my first stop falling down the dinosaur community rabbit hole, and one of the most edifying.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

James slipped trying to catch a lob from Smart, falling down on the court.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

"You can see how many fallen leaves there are... Perfectly healthy leaves that could have kept feeding the plant and functioning for months are falling down," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

“London bridge is falling down, my fair lady.”

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret