fall down
verb
fell down; fallen down; falling down; falls down
: to fail to meet expectations or requirements
fell down on the job
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Things started to change in February of this year, with NBCU falling down the list, and Paramount following suit the next month.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 May 2024
In one incident, a tree fell down in front of a mobile home and first responders had to remove it so people could get out.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 15 May 2024
In one incident, a tree fell down in front of a mobile home and first responders had to remove it so people could get out.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for fall down
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“Fall down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20down. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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