befalls

present tense third-person singular of befall

Example Sentences

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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. 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
Verb
  • What happens in-house should be protected, and none of that should have gotten out.
    Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And once that happens, the risks do not stay confined to one company.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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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