How to Use fall in a Sentence
- A vase fell off the shelf.
- He fell down the stairs.
- Rain fell from the sky.
- She slipped and fell on the ice.
- An apple fell from the tree.
- He fell back onto the bed.
- He fell flat on his face.
- One of the sailors had fallen overboard.
- She was afraid that I would trip and fall.
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Even worse is that many will fall for it.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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There are still many ways the trade truce can fall apart.
—Kerry Brown, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
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Its share price fell 20% on the news.
—semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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The deal fell apart two months later.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
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Maybe just a loose rim falling.
—Mark Glende, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
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Look how the mighty have fallen.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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Collect the nuts that fall on the ground.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Empires rose and fell around it.
—Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
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The boy’s shoulders rose and fell.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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His head fell against his shoulder.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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When demand falls, bond yields rise.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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The whole thing would've fallen apart.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
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These tie-waist shorts fall right in the middle.
—Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
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If the rocks fell, the beatings grew worse.
—Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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The Raiders scored a late goal and fell short by one.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
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And one soggy bun, and the whole thing falls apart.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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The trouble comes in the years the wild food falls short.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
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The deer ran just 30 yards to the field edge and fell.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
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Their wages are falling faster than the prices for many goods.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
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Most of this will fall from mid-evening through about midnight.
—Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
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The Dodgers tried to come back in the ninth, but fell short.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
- She went off to college in the fall.
- When fall came he planted grass.
- She's had several bad falls in recent years.
- Several weeks of fall remain before winter begins.
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Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss fall decor deals.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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But its fall since the heady days a dozen years ago has been epic.
—Will Englund, Washington Post, 28 June 2020
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Nickens would not play at all last fall.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
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But that fall, his mood darkened.
—Coley Gallagher, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
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Some plants will revive to bloom again in fall.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
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There are plenty of fall sales to shop right now.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Maranatha does not field a girls golf team, which is played in the fall.
—Terry Monahan, Pomerado News, 5 Apr. 2018
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For most couples, there’s a trust fall.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
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Celebrities are back in blue jeans this fall.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
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Texas didn’t have a great fall, by its standards.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
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Many of those will not be able to do it in time to vote this fall.
—Adriana E. Ramírez, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
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This fall, there’s even more reason to stay awhile.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
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Stadtler said the state plans to select the builders by this fall.
—Luz Lazo, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2023
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Out west, the virus has raged through the late summer and fall.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner, 4 Dec. 2020
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Dates have yet to be set but late summer/fall is in play.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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Not bad for a girl won won’t start high school until this fall.
—Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
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Ben Wheeler has a busy fall ahead.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026
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The air hasn’t turned crisp yet, but fall is just around the corner.
—Talia Lissauer, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2023
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Joe Biden is not on the ballot this fall.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Throw a fall coat on over it and leave it open to complete the look.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Then, keep scrolling to shop more cozy, fall-ready pieces available now.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Just before freeze-up in the fall, king salmon will be stocked in area lakes.
—Bob Hallinen, Anchorage Daily News, 26 May 2018
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Rice has 20 catches in three games this fall since.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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Keep the plants moist but not overly wet until fall.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026
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Bears can gain more than 2 pounds of fat each day in summer and fall.
—Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2021
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Bonta hopes to move dirt this fall or early next spring.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Watch Adcock show off his post-fall bruise below.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
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For even more fall flavor, try adding some maple syrup ice cubes to an apple cider cocktail.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2020
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In the past, our pre-fall coverage has taken our critics around the globe.
—Steff Yotka, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2022
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Take for example this skirt from look 31 of pre-fall 2018.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
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As these vegetables play themselves out, switch gears and focus on fall vegetables.
—Debbie Arrington, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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The remainder of fall high school sports were played with modifications.
—Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 3 Aug. 2021
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The pre-fall collections are rolling in with promises of everything from coats to dresses, suits to separates.
—Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Jan. 2022
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Even though the word pre-fall technically does mention fall, these collections aren’t through with summer dressing quite yet.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
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The leopard print, off-the-shoulder look hailed from the label’s pre-fall 2010 collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
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Check out the brand's pre-fall collection featuring pleated details, zebra-print totes and dresses, fun prints on mesh, and more.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 7 July 2026
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Even though they are intended to arrive in stores during the summer, the pre-fall collections are rife with holiday styling ideas.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2021
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Rhode Island is pushing on with fall high school sports, but like Massachusetts, has postponed high-risk sports.
—Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 25 Aug. 2020
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Or the sleek Chanel Executive totes on Matthieu Blazy’s pre-fall catwalk?
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
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Abe’s hybrid designs were in full flow during the men’s fall 2026 and women’s pre-fall show in Paris last month.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
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When Chanel sent a camel half-zip and a pair of jeans down the runway (ahem, subway platform) to open their pre-fall show, the look was an instant fan favorite.
—Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026
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The pre-fall collection also debuts new color ways of Jacobs’ tote bag and the Snapshot.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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The $1,750 garment hails from the brand’s pre-fall 2025 collection.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Olsen is supporting the project on a fall European tour, beginning next week in Lisbon.
—Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 20 Sep. 2022
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Alongside the hospital bed selfie, Morgan also shared an image of a post-fall X-ray.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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Thatcher wore the pumps with a red McQueen dress from the house’s pre-fall 2026 collection.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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The singer wore a long black cardigan with a faux-fur collar from Blumarine's pre-fall 2022 collection.
—Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2022
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From anti-fall bright colors (if that’s your thing), to the classic LBD, each option is ready to seize any moment.
—Jamila Stewart, Essence, 3 Dec. 2021
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Meanwhile, Blumarine showcased a pre-fall 2022 collection full of red-and-pink looks.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 11 Feb. 2022
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That should put him on track to at least participate somewhat in fall instructional league in September.
—Mike Berardino, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2017
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Shop Meghan’s look below, then watch as your pre-fall wardrobe transforms into something utterly delightful.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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London has also served as the source of inspiration for the brand’s pre-fall 2026 collection.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Seehorn turned heads on the red carpet in a vibrant, bright red gown from the Sportmax pre-fall 2026 collection.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
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For Max Mara pre-fall 2022, a dark-wash iteration was paired with a button-up and a light jacket.
—Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 June 2022
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Hudson selected a Lanvin look from the brand's pre-fall 2026 collection.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
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The 2026 pre-fall collections may not hit the stores until next summer but inspiration is free and evergreen!
—Vogue, 21 Dec. 2025
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