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 plant is located in an area that falls under Russian control.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Dec. 2025
Orban confirmed that Hungary would challenge any EU decision banning Russian energy imports if adopted by majority vote, insisting such measures fall under trade policy and require consensus.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Their main responsibilities related to vehicles now fall under Anderson.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
The film follows a young woman returning from rehab who discovers her mother has fallen under the influence of a malevolent antique mirror.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Dec. 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Dec. 2025
Orban confirmed that Hungary would challenge any EU decision banning Russian energy imports if adopted by majority vote, insisting such measures fall under trade policy and require consensus.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Their main responsibilities related to vehicles now fall under Anderson.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
The film follows a young woman returning from rehab who discovers her mother has fallen under the influence of a malevolent antique mirror.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.
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