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falls to

VERB

set about doing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin

WEAK

apply oneself to be up to buckle down commence jump in pitch in start undertake wade into

Antonyms

WEAK

be idle forget ignore laze neglect

Example Sentences

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However, most authority for running elections falls to the states.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

More than a million Iranians have been left out of work as the national currency falls to record lows.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Professional caregiving help is expensive, so the burden often falls to family members.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Latest figures show around 64% of pregnant women in England are getting the RSV vaccine, but that falls to 53% in London.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

She falls to the ground, cradling her head in both hands, groaning.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed