fall on
verb
variants
or fall upon
fell on or fell upon; fallen on or fallen upon; falling on or falling upon; falls on or falls upon
: to meet with
fell on hard times
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The resulting harm and risks fall on everyone whose lives are shaped by AI systems.
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Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Greer said the responsibility for immigration enforcement in local police agencies ultimately falls on police leadership, arguing that local police chiefs have broad discretion over how their departments implement and prioritize participation in federal immigration enforcement programs.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Father’s Day will fall on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In 2026, the official first day of summer falls on Sunday, June 21 — Father’s Day.
—Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
In California, voters may see a ballot referendum this fall on whether to impose a new 5% tax on people with net worths of more than $1 billion, echoing similar proposals that have been introduced in Congress.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
So, the argument over roster costs can fall on deaf ears for some, which was evident by the reaction on social media from those who were.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
For the 2026 primary election, that falls on July 10.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Greer said the responsibility for immigration enforcement in local police agencies ultimately falls on police leadership, arguing that local police chiefs have broad discretion over how their departments implement and prioritize participation in federal immigration enforcement programs.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Father’s Day will fall on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
In 2026, the official first day of summer falls on Sunday, June 21 — Father’s Day.
—Hali Smith
june 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
In California, voters may see a ballot referendum this fall on whether to impose a new 5% tax on people with net worths of more than $1 billion, echoing similar proposals that have been introduced in Congress.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 3 June 2026
So, the argument over roster costs can fall on deaf ears for some, which was evident by the reaction on social media from those who were.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
For the 2026 primary election, that falls on July 10.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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“Fall on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20on. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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