fall under
phrasal verb
fell under; fallen under; falling under; falls under
: to be influenced or affected by (something)
He fell under her influence.
fall under a spell
He has fallen under suspicion.
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Traceability falls under transparency, and is specifically about being able to map materials’ movement throughout the supply chain—whether through paper, physical markers or other solutions.
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Key automobile parts, like engines, transmissions, powertrain parts and electrical components also fall under the tariff.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Due to crime and terrorism, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hong Kong: While technically separate from mainland China under U.S. advisories, Hong Kong also falls under Level 3 guidance for similar reasons
Indonesia: Due to terrorism and natural disasters.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Major cities from New Orleans to Boston all fall under the same risk level, but different regions could face slightly different threats.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025
Key automobile parts, like engines, transmissions, powertrain parts and electrical components also fall under the tariff.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
Due to crime and terrorism, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hong Kong: While technically separate from mainland China under U.S. advisories, Hong Kong also falls under Level 3 guidance for similar reasons
Indonesia: Due to terrorism and natural disasters.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Major cities from New Orleans to Boston all fall under the same risk level, but different regions could face slightly different threats.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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