befall

Example Sentences

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Jo's brother Jimmy said he "never imagined such a profound tragedy would ever befall our family".

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

In the wake of 9/11, when many feared and no one knew what might befall us, he helped harden the country and prevent attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

Despite efforts to retain much of its historic character, the 14-year project proved controversial with one architectural expert branding the demolition "the greatest architectural crime to befall London in the 20th Century".

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2025

Thus, Kripke needed something “apocalyptic” to befall the characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

Yet what harm could befall them at Swanburne?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood