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But it has no say in the disciplining of the department’s sworn and civilian employees — a role that falls to the police chief.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, he was sixth for expected goals, with Chermiti in fourth - and, when penalties are excluded, Shankland falls to seventh, with Chermiti up to third behind Maeda and Hearts' Claudio Braga.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Professional caregiving help is expensive, so the burden often falls to family members.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

This makes Herald’s explosive and terrifying fit, in which he falls to the ground as if thrown by force, and relates a dark vision of bones walking on water, seem to come from nowhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

My hand jerks out and hits the trophy—I’m not sure if it was an accident or not—and it falls to the floor, breaking into several pieces.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper