befalling

present participle of befall

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of befalling Bad luck befalling one rival is probable in this league. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 Our leaders owe it to all of us to do their utmost to prevent this fate from befalling anyone else. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026 The problem befalling many a meatball sub is the roll. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 Achilles ruptures also decimated the 2025 NBA playoffs, befalling stars such as Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and then-Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard, who now plays for the Portland Trail Blazers. — Matt Villano, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025 But researchers can advance the potential for new and beneficial drugs while legislators help prevent such tragedies from befalling other families. — David Kroll, The Conversation, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befalling
Verb
  • The rest of the action is a bit later in the day, with the next game happening between the Blue Jays and Orioles.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Both of those players, by the way, are eligible to return to practice this week, but Campbell doesn't see that happening for either of them.
    — Christian Romo, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Scientists also think that quantum black holes could emerge from the trillions of proton collisions occurring in the LHC.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Rather than filtering contaminants out and concentrating them into waste, this method uses ozone gas and naturally occurring microbes to break contaminants down instead of just isolating them.
    — Piper Heath, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Befalling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befalling. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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