fall on
Example Sentences
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The task of determining which expenses fall on what side of the ledger would belong to the state attorney general.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Pyongyang has previously asserted its border inside the DMZ extends further to the south, meaning its activities don’t fall on South Korean territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Do you think they are going to fall on their swords?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
Flood peaks reaching India are often generated not in the high Himalayas but lower down, in the Siwaliks, Chure and Terai, where intense monsoon rain can fall on steep, small catchments.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Sandi didn't know whether to stand there foolishly or dash in and let the door fall on this uncomfortable moment.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
