as in happens
to take place
whatever befalls, we'll make the best of it and carry on
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Recent Examples of befalls
But when a tragedy befalls the hotel, Nina is propelled in a relentless spiral of lies and manipulations.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Another tragedy befalls Oscar Van Rhijn, Agnes's only child, in season three.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Another tragedy befalls Oscar Van Rhijn, Agnes's only child, in season three.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befalls
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What happens in-house should be protected, and none of that should have gotten out.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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And once that happens, the risks do not stay confined to one company.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The condition occurs when cells in the uterus mutate and multiply uncontrollably, which can form a mass called a tumor, Cleveland Clinic states.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Befalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befalls. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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