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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The NaProTechnology approach could be said to fall under the umbrella of restorative reproductive medicine, but it has mostly been used by Catholic reproductive health clinics and hospitals.
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Emma Kennedy, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
There are no particular plans for any Pride activities inside the stadium, which would fall under FIFA’s control, but Seattle World Cup 26 (SeattleFWC26) says the plans are for outside the arena and throughout the city.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Both programs fall under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services administration.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Emma Kennedy, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
The Federation of Central Usea (FCU) has fallen under a lightning invasion by the Republic of Sotoa.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
There are no particular plans for any Pride activities inside the stadium, which would fall under FIFA’s control, but Seattle World Cup 26 (SeattleFWC26) says the plans are for outside the arena and throughout the city.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
Both programs fall under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services administration.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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