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
Another tragedy befalls Oscar Van Rhijn, Agnes's only child, in season three.
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Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Dennis, commissioner of the Department for Community Based Services, said during the meeting that an error payment occurs when a household receives more or less than the benefit amount, which was set at a $57 tolerance level starting in fiscal year 2025.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Befalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befalls. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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