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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In California, for instance, many health plans fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Managed Health Care.
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Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
However, with its closing day canceled, the fair fell under its standard of its million-plus attendees for the first time since 2021.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Reusing old buildings and new infrastructure The grants fell under two programs: the Building Reuse Program and the Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account Program.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
Right behind it were Germany, which fell under the 100-million Swiss francs bar with a 14.7 percent contraction, and Italy, shrinking 9.1 percent.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
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Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
However, with its closing day canceled, the fair fell under its standard of its million-plus attendees for the first time since 2021.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Reusing old buildings and new infrastructure The grants fell under two programs: the Building Reuse Program and the Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account Program.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2025
Right behind it were Germany, which fell under the 100-million Swiss francs bar with a 14.7 percent contraction, and Italy, shrinking 9.1 percent.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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