fall under
verb
fell under; fallen under; falling under; falls under
: to be influenced or affected by (something)
He fell under her influence.
fall under a spell
He has fallen under suspicion.
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The Fable 5 removal shows frontier models now fall under the same logic.
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Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Multiple areas of the city contain decorative roadways that could fall under the state’s ban.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
There are three franchises that have had a lot of success in that time, but just don't fall under the umbrella of the big four North American pro sports leagues.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Brent crude, the international standard, fell under $78 per barrel Thursday.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
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Paul Baier, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Multiple areas of the city contain decorative roadways that could fall under the state’s ban.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026
There are three franchises that have had a lot of success in that time, but just don't fall under the umbrella of the big four North American pro sports leagues.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Brent crude, the international standard, fell under $78 per barrel Thursday.
—Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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