fall on
Example Sentences
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You hope you don’t work this hard at a thing for it to fall on deaf ears, and I know how microwavable music has been, but I believe the cream rises to the top.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
"As the eyes of the world fall on Glasgow with the Commonwealth Games and the city welcomes people from all over the globe, is disappointing that people are choosing to spread division."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
The long-delayed plan was published by Starmer last month, but the task of delivering it will fall on Burnham.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
“You can fall on your sword for things, but if you want to be effective, you got to know how to maneuver.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Which is when his eyes fall on G’ma’s treasure chest beside the kitchen sink.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
