fallen

Example Sentences

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According to the Associated Press, Meadows was reported to have fallen overboard around 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, Alaska.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

I thought, Something must have fallen over, I’ll deal with it in the morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

They have been offered a 2.75% pay increase this year – and say pay has fallen 17% since 2012 once inflation is taken into account.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

She’s seen the toll of unpaid taxes on clients who have fallen behind on paying, but not for political reasons.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

I must have fallen asleep because, next thing I know, Hannie is nudging us and telling us to get ready.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler