fallen away

past participle of fall away

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fallen away Under Smotrich, the finance minister whose portfolio includes settlement policy, and Ben Gvir, the national security minister — both settlement dwellers themselves — constraints on settlers have largely fallen away. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026 The corner of the foundation had fallen away, and the contractor tried to do his best to add new material to recreate the corner. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 His own father was a man called Germain Bouguereau that spoke French and owned a big sugarcane farm ten miles out from New Orleans, and his mother was a woman from Madagascar but her name has long fallen away. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 While players would often flourish on first arriving in McCullum’s dressing room, Root is the only one whose average has not fallen away. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Winding along Prospect’s curving paths, there’s a sense that the outside world has fallen away. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Keep an eye out for flowers in which the petals and stamens have fallen away completely. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 July 2026 A lot of older structures have fallen away. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Engagement and enthusiasm from a client that has gradually but undeniably fallen away. — Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fallen away
Verb
  • In a further wrinkle, the researchers found that warmer weather increased mouse numbers but decreased nymphal ticks.
    — Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Since then, available retail space has declined by about 13% with the restructuring of the Water Tower Place, and store vacancies have decreased by 2%, according to Gregory Kirsch, managing broker for Kirsch agencies.
    — Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Invite more than four, the regular season would be severely diminished and the very structure of the game would crumble.
    — Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 9 Nov. 2026
  • The political craftsmanship lies in making an agreement sufficiently appealing that neither side feels diminished by wearing it.
    — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In the most recent year of accounting, homelessness increased slightly in the city but declined significantly in Raman’s council district.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Post also sought comment on Alex’s allegations; when the agency asked for Alex’s personal information, the newspaper declined to provide it, citing his safety concerns.
    — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Over the past five years, gun violence has fallen the furthest in South and West Side neighborhoods where CVI is most active.
    — Arne Duncan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • By the time skies clear later Monday, a fresh coat of snow will have fallen across the Sierra.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Fallen away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fallen%20away. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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