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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For Pate Dominick, managing partner of Salt Marsh Construction in Charleston, SC, landscaping and hardscaping tend to fall under the same umbrella as site work.
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Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Many are nutrient-dense while also falling under 100 calories per serving.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 June 2025
However, to be safe, Medtech is asking consumers to immediately stop using any bottles that fall under the affected lot numbers.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 20 June 2025
Presumably, if an issuer does not fall under these three types, that issuer cannot issue stablecoins to U.S. residents.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
Many are nutrient-dense while also falling under 100 calories per serving.
—Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 23 June 2025
However, to be safe, Medtech is asking consumers to immediately stop using any bottles that fall under the affected lot numbers.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 20 June 2025
Presumably, if an issuer does not fall under these three types, that issuer cannot issue stablecoins to U.S. residents.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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“Fall under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20under. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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