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 civil-rights circles, that work falls under the broad definition of legal observing.
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
So, how do HOAs fall under that protection?
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The 85 residences associated with the hotel, which fall under Via Mizner Owner III, also remain unfinished, but these residences also are planned to be finished in 2026, according to a statement from Via Mizner.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Because different areas fall under different combinations of taxing authorities, millage rates vary by location within Miami-Dade County.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
So, how do HOAs fall under that protection?
—Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The 85 residences associated with the hotel, which fall under Via Mizner Owner III, also remain unfinished, but these residences also are planned to be finished in 2026, according to a statement from Via Mizner.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Because different areas fall under different combinations of taxing authorities, millage rates vary by location within Miami-Dade County.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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