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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Treasury anticipates issuing additional guidance on what exactly will fall under this carve-out.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In 34 states, CVS will continue to offer COVID vaccines for those who fall under the new FDA authorizations.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The feeling was nothing short of liberatory, as any maiden voyager who falls under the Dionysian spell of the island will feel.
—Fran Tirado, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
Many practices fall under the umbrella of meditation.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In 34 states, CVS will continue to offer COVID vaccines for those who fall under the new FDA authorizations.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
The feeling was nothing short of liberatory, as any maiden voyager who falls under the Dionysian spell of the island will feel.
—Fran Tirado, Them., 4 Sep. 2025
Many practices fall under the umbrella of meditation.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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