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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for befalls
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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,
11 Sep. 2025
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But what happens after the selfie is taken?—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Obesity occurs when a person has excessive fat accumulation that presents a health risk, according to the World Health Organization.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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The main risk is that these batteries can overheat and go into thermal runaway, a chain reaction that occurs when a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state—resulting in extremely high temperature, smoke and, ultimately, a fire that is notoriously difficult to put out.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Befalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/befalls. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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