fall upon
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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
Stewart, who is working to help attract an expansion team to Nashville, said the blame for the departure of the A’s should not all fall upon Manfred and John Fisher, the A’s owner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
He wanted to fall upon the floor and call out in a giant voice.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
