fall under
phrasal 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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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Just more of everything that falls under my umbrella.
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Other programs that will fall under the partnerships include Sundance’s year-round career and professional development for emerging filmmakers, as well as project funding.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
In astrology, each zodiac sign falls under one of four elements — Earth, Fire, Water, or Air — and each carries its own traits.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
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Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Just more of everything that falls under my umbrella.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Other programs that will fall under the partnerships include Sundance’s year-round career and professional development for emerging filmmakers, as well as project funding.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
In astrology, each zodiac sign falls under one of four elements — Earth, Fire, Water, or Air — and each carries its own traits.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall under
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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