befall

Example Sentences

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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

It’s not the first calamity to befall the family in the West Bank.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

It was a tragic prophecy of what was to befall the couple's fifth child, Victoria.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

Mr Ribadu said Nigeria would never "sabotage Niger or allow any disaster to befall it".

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

Why don’t I care one iota about the bad luck that might befall me?

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson