fall upon
Example Sentences
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These fall upon the reader more as an unsifted data dump than as a focused marshaling of evidence in aid of human and psychological insight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
“The command in this case would very naturally fall upon me,” Hamilton wrote External link in 1798.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
On his request, rather than being buried in Winchester cathedral, he was buried in a simple tomb in the graveyard "where the sweet rain of heaven may fall upon my grave".
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024
It’s worthwhile to enjoy one of these fresh drinks when first seated at Manzke, where all eyes eventually fall upon an antique cabinet, mounted up and to the left of the bar.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2022
“You must not let their shadow fall upon you,” she warned, “or it will pollute you.”
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
